And while there are a few curveballs thrown at the listener on this disc, it again showcases the incredible talent that Bensusan has on the six-string. Let's get to the surprises first. I will admit that I was not excited about the prospects of hearing saxophone and vocals added to Bensusan's playing, and while both don't really add anything special to the mix, their sparing presence doesn't take away from the music, either. What probably makes the vocals work for Bensusan is that he uses his voice as a background instrument, and doesn't do more than to just follow the melody of the song without adding words. In a sense, doing this actually allows Bensusan to speak a universal language with his music.
Feeling seem to be over just seconds after they start.
Simply put, Bensusan's music must be heard to be believed and understood. Nice Feeling is a great album to pick up not only for the person interested in discovering more of Bensusan's music, but also for someone who wants to hear solid, inspired guitar work. It's one thing to strap on a Stratocaster and shred out a solo at a million miles an hour. It's another thing to use an acoustic guitar as a tool to create something out of this world - and Bensusan is a master at doing just that. All rights reserved.