Well well well. It is not a metal album at all......but one of the best drummer (who said the best ?) has decided to record his own album : 'Shadows Of The Past'. I am definitively not psychiatric or soothsayer.....so I prefer to simply re-write the enclosed words of Mike Teranna who explains why he has done such type of music :
"This CD-commemorates the 30th Anniversary of my drumming carrer.... I wanted to make a drum oriented CD, but I didn't want it to be a boring self-indulgent collection of drum solos. I felt it was important to show people another side of my playing style. The melodies and the arrangements of the songs were just as important as the grooves that propel them. At the last minute I decided to include a drum solo on the CD. It was recorded in Holland on my most recent tour of Europe. I believe it truly captures the primal energy, spirit and sole of my drumming. I hope that you have as much fun listening to this CD as I did making it !".
So, you will have fun listening to this very astonishing album as long as you are open mind and forgot what has been done by Mike with Metallian, Rage or Squealer (just to mention the recent bands he played for) because it has NOTHING to do with power metal or heavy metal. It is more a kind of pop/jazz. Some songs can be used for those "cops" TV series.
They are "fast" and have this typical "TV soundtrack" characteristic.
Mike has taken some risk. He didn't "recorded" something easy. I don't know if metal fan will like it, but personally I have mega big problems with jazz.......BUT I really like this one. Have a cup of whisky, smoke a cigar and rest in peace in a comfortable sit. The music will call you. Trust me.
Mr Mike's solo is placed on the last track. As usual (for those who have seen Mike live) it is just.........Perfect.