Steve Senes – De-Evolution Of Theory (Global Music)

Guitarist Steve Senes delivers a music masterclass with his first venture into instrumental territory. The South Carolina based rocker seamlessly switches genres with an incredible ease.

Over 12 tracks Senes immerses himself in an array of genres, producing equally crisp and well-executed sounds through rock, metal, country, funk and soul.

All too often talented guitarists are overshadowed by charismatic frontmen but releasing a solo instrumental album allows Senes’ undoubted talent to take centre stage. And in truth it’s exactly where it belongs.

Cop-Show is a funk-tastic showcase of Senes’ incredible skill creates a spectacular sound reminiscent of cheesy police series of years gone by.

Mare Tranquilltatas and The Afterglow give a softer sound that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler album.

Although there are metal tracks present, with no growling lyrics it’s easy to get lost in the sounds and this album proves to be great background music for those lazy Sunday afternoons or that long drive home. And the credit for this lies firmly with Senes, with the writing, performance, producing, engineering and mixing credits down to the man himself.

There are few faults with the record – some tracks sound similar to others but even that’s clutching at straws. If Senes could find an equally talented vocal artist then the music scene could be an even brighter scene. AS

rushonrock rated: 8/10 Assault On The Senes