Situation Dangerous

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The hurried nature of this supergroup's first outing, Black Light Syndrome, gave it an urgency and focus that is somewhat lacking on this release, replaced by a textural density that rewards repeated listening. "Dangerous" sets the tone with alternating metal and noir sections, complete with Led Zeppelin and Perry Mason quotes. Former Billy Idol sideman Steve Stevens spices up the proceedings with his signature flamenco influences and electronic textures, tossing in with some Jeff Beck-like guitar on "Melt." King Crimson bassist Tony Levin lends the rock-solid bottom that has made him a sought-after session man, but this is clearly Terry Bozzio's baby. On "Spiral," the former Zappa percussionist spins out of control, bashing and crashing with gleeful abandon. Elsewhere, his unique cymbal work and melodic toms add personality to otherwise straightforward compositions. --Michael Ross

Product Description
Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin & Steve Stevens have joined forces once again to create a second album's worth of high intensity music.

Tracks:

Dangerous
Endless
Crash
Spiral
Melt
Tragic
Tziganne
Lost

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The hurried nature of this supergroup's first outing, Black Light Syndrome, gave it an urgency and focus that is somewhat lacking on this release, replaced by a textural density that rewards repeated listening. "Dangerous" sets the tone with alternating metal and noir sections, complete with Led Zeppelin and Perry Mason quotes. Former Billy Idol sideman Steve Stevens spices up the proceedings with his signature flamenco influences and electronic textures, tossing in with some Jeff Beck-like guitar on "Melt." King Crimson bassist Tony Levin lends the rock-solid bottom that has made him a sought-after session man, but this is clearly Terry Bozzio's baby. On "Spiral," the former Zappa percussionist spins out of control, bashing and crashing with gleeful abandon. Elsewhere, his unique cymbal work and melodic toms add personality to otherwise straightforward compositions. --Michael Ross

Album Details

Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin & Steve Stevens have joined forces once again to create a second album's worth of high intensity music.

Customer Reviews:

"Tragic" if you don't pick this one up!.......2007-06-22

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.

By a quick show of hands how many of you were petrified when you first were told Steve Stevens would be part of the 1997 release with Terry Bozio and Tony Levin called "Black Light Syndrome"? Don't feel bad. Most likely excluding family members we had presupposed since he played with Billy Idol we were not going to get rock royalty.

Steve hushed the critics and on the August 2000 release, "Situation Dangerous" the trio is back and full of high voltage.

The eight tracks on the album proudly display the artists musical integrity and quality. Stevens impresses even the harshest critics with some wonderful flamingo style guitar and the mix of Terry's drumming is so crystal clear that the slightest nuance will be enjoyed by any ear. Tony shows why he is so in demand as a bassist. Enough invites to fill Woodstock.

You'll like the many different avenues the music takes you. A bit of King Crimson "Red" and then all of a sudden, you feel as if it could be a Fripp and Eno passage. There is some intense in your face rock and roll as well.

Several fans of Bozzio have mentioned to me over the years the forth track "Spiral" is Terry's crowning achievement on the record. I maintain from the first note until the CD player stops Terry moments add up to over forty-three minutes (The approximate length of the album).

The answer is yes. I had to raise my hand as well.

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

Excellent Sophmore Release.......2006-10-31

The 2nd album from these instrumental superstars is even better than their first one in my opinion. The album features more variety with blistering rock and soft acoustic interludes. All 3 musicians shine throughout with Steve Stevens again displaying much more versatility than any of his work with Billy Idol. His flamenco guitar flourishes are a highlight of the softer tracks on the disc. Bozzio is all over the place as well adding various percussion nuances that lesser musicians would never even dream of. Levin, of course is as solid as ever. Overall I think this is a stronger release than the debut. If you love fun instrumental workouts this album is a great one. Let's hope they put something else out one of these days.

Better than their previous...but not much........2006-08-31

This CD at least sounds like it had more thought and effort behind it than Black Light Syndrome. It is a better engineered and recorded album, and the music sounds much more refined rather than the hurried rushed tracks of the former. Still I would expect more from these 3.

And once again, any one expecting something to the effect of Liquid Tension Experiment...as these 3 have been compared to....forget it. You'll be disappointed if you like LTE.

exciting............2006-03-18

If you like the wild brilliance of Liquid Tension Experiment, (and who could not be just blown away by the ending of Biaxident ?) then this is as good a compliment to LTE as you can get ... I rarely play a single track form this album, as the whole album is sheer brilliance.

categorize under: Complex, interesting, rocking, melodic, crazy, and if you dont have those categories, then just stick it in "EXCITING"

gentle, soft and rock.......2002-08-31

when i see the album name, i think that it is a breathless, fast music. but i am wrong. it is so comfortable for me when i listen this album. each part in their songs is very well, specially the songs, tziganne. it is full of Europe taste. some people who don't like the hard rock, but want to listen some guitar solo.
this is the best choice.