However, the talent that these solos are executed with is fluid and flawless. It is comforting to know that there are still players who keep their 'chops' dialed in so tight and true to form. That, my friends, is really the bottom line here. On 'Matinee Idols', these five New York natives that call themselves Ominous Seapods have held fast that 'true to the music' idealism. These are the same ideals that began, and continue to be, what the heart of rock and roll is all about.
Thought provoking music that is inspirational yet maintains that raw and spontaneous edge.
Strip away the fancy studio production, strip down the hi-tech effects and the latest Madison Avenue type marketing spin, and most performers today would be dead in the water, floating face down. The Seapods seem to thrive in that timeless sea, beyond all the claptrap of formula and gimmick. With 'Matinee Idols', they carry you into this ocean with them. Even if you do not consider yourself a fan of the 'jam band' genre, you still may wish to give this CD a listen. When accepted with open ears and an open mind, 'Matinee Idols' will most likely become a welcome part of your CD collection.