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Greg Koch|Radio Free Gristle - Just the Jams

Radio Free Gristle - Just the Jams

Greg Koch

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Guitarist Greg Koch makes a musical and sociopolitical statement here regarding the sad state of radio in the U.S.A. Hence, he frames this outing around his fictitious spoken word radio snippets that interleave among these 27 tracks. At times, Koch's humorous diatribes wear a bit thin throughout the duration of this affair, marked by his slick picking, progressive metal guitar licks, and rather bland vocals. However, there are some shining moments, evidenced by his affable sitar-guitar work on the piece "Torn Asunder" and elsewhere. The guitarist works through a series of pounding blues-rockers and pieces that more or less highlight his guitar wizardry. In fact, guitar hero Steve Vai -- who must be commended for giving quite a few lesser-known artists a chance to flaunt their stuff -- owns this record label. With this release, Koch receives sturdy support from a bass/drums rhythm section and drum loop artist Jazzmaster Ricci P. There are some striking moments, but the predictability factor, coupled with the often goofy dialogue, detracts from the entire listening experience upon repeated spins.
© Glenn Astarita /TiVo

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1
The Mansqwatch Chronicles
00:03:37

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2
Chopin’s Redneck Hideaway
00:02:31

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3
Death of a Bassman
00:03:19

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4
Ila Rose
00:02:39

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5
Torn
00:04:28

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6
Mulligatawny Delta
00:03:29

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7
Torn Asunder
00:06:08

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8
Acid-Dhartha
00:03:15

Greg Koch, MainArtist - Gregory Stephen Koch, Composer

2020 Greg Koch 2020 Greg Koch

9
Sassy Strumpet
00:03:09

Greg Koch, MainArtist - Ray Reindeau, Composer - Gregory Stephen Koch, Composer

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10
Push
00:03:43

Greg Koch, MainArtist - Gregory Stephen Koch, Composer

2020 Greg Koch 2020 Greg Koch

11
The Joy of Ax
00:01:52

Greg Koch, MainArtist - Gregory Stephen Koch, Composer

2020 Greg Koch 2020 Greg Koch

12
Dry Ice
00:04:44

Greg Koch, MainArtist - Gregory Stephen Koch, Composer

2020 Greg Koch 2020 Greg Koch

13
The Slipper
00:03:10

Greg Koch, MainArtist - Gregory Stephen Koch, Composer

2020 Greg Koch 2020 Greg Koch

14
Rosebud’s Beckoning
00:00:06

Greg Koch, MainArtist - Gregory Stephen Koch, Composer

2020 Greg Koch 2020 Greg Koch

15
Rosebud
00:02:13

Greg Koch, MainArtist - Gregory Stephen Koch, Composer

2020 Greg Koch 2020 Greg Koch

16
Your Blues (Give Me the Blues)
00:05:37

Greg Koch, MainArtist - Gregory Stephen Koch, Composer

2020 Greg Koch 2020 Greg Koch

Album review

Guitarist Greg Koch makes a musical and sociopolitical statement here regarding the sad state of radio in the U.S.A. Hence, he frames this outing around his fictitious spoken word radio snippets that interleave among these 27 tracks. At times, Koch's humorous diatribes wear a bit thin throughout the duration of this affair, marked by his slick picking, progressive metal guitar licks, and rather bland vocals. However, there are some shining moments, evidenced by his affable sitar-guitar work on the piece "Torn Asunder" and elsewhere. The guitarist works through a series of pounding blues-rockers and pieces that more or less highlight his guitar wizardry. In fact, guitar hero Steve Vai -- who must be commended for giving quite a few lesser-known artists a chance to flaunt their stuff -- owns this record label. With this release, Koch receives sturdy support from a bass/drums rhythm section and drum loop artist Jazzmaster Ricci P. There are some striking moments, but the predictability factor, coupled with the often goofy dialogue, detracts from the entire listening experience upon repeated spins.
© Glenn Astarita /TiVo

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