SENES: “De-Evolution Of Theory” 8 DR2 Records 2010 Review by Alan Holloway, 13th November 2010 TSo who is Steve Senes? If you believe his webpage hype he’s every guitarist you’ve ever loved rolled into one big cuddly heap, but then that’s the sort of crap you get on websites. What he really is, is this guy who loves to play guitar, and this is his first album of original instrumental compositions. Okay, so it’s not very exciting, but the truth rarely is. Mind you, there’s certainly some excitement to be had on “De-Evolution Of Theory”, as Seles ably demonstrates why he was Guitar Player Magazine’s 2009 Guitar Superstar. This guy can really play, and thankfully he can write some damned good tunes as well. There’s a range of styles on the album, from mood music through to out and out heavy rock. Naturally, my favourites tend to be from the latter end of the spectrum, such as the Satriani-esque “Jam Bomb”, or the mystical opener “The Swami”. There’s plenty here for anyone who likes their guitar music to really rock out, with a few more gentle pieces thrown in to break up the mad widdling. So on one hand this is another guitar album, hot on the heels of Satriani’s latest, but I think I can truthfully say that if you’re into Satch you should check this out without fail. Fresh, vibrant and eclectic, Steve Senes is a name to watch. www.senesmusic.com

(Source: rockunited.com)