A hard rock meets jazz supergroup
Original Human Music is the debut album of Ultraphonix, the super-group consisting of Corey Glover, the lead singer of Living Color, guitarist George Lynch of Dokken and Lynch Mobb, bassist Pancho Tomaselli of Warm and Philm and drummer Chris Moore of Project Nfidelikah. The album consists of a variety of different styles of rock, showcasing the talents of each member of the band, and the artistic visions of Glover and Lynch in creating this group. Glover’s vocals are just as impressive as always, and the musical talents of the rest of the band help bring the album together. Original Human Music is one of the best albums of the year, as each song on it is a masterpiece of its own.
Original Human Music begins with “Baptism,” a standard rock song that is highlighted by Glover’s vocal prowess. According to an article by Metal Sucks, Lynch described the album as being “a hybrid cross between heavy metal, jazz and progressive,” and “Baptism” definitely falls towards the heavy metal side of that spectrum. It makes sense to start an album like Original Human Music with a more rock-oriented song, as it helps draw in listeners familiar with each member’s other work. The next song on the album is “Another Day,” a slightly more low-key song that highlights Lynch’s talent on guitar perfectly. It also has a simple but catchy chorus, “It’s another day / Where the sun won’t shine / And the rain won’t come.”
Some other notable songs on the album are “Heart Full of Rain” and “Wasteland.” “Heart Full of Rain” is a slower, more melodic song, showcasing Glover’s vocal range well. It’s a beautiful song, straying from the styles of the songs on the rest of the album and showcasing heartbreaking lyrics. “I see you trying to explain / Nothing’s the same / My tears can’t contain / My heart full of rain.” “Wasteland” is a very different song that showcases the jazz influence of the album. It has a funky beat to it, highlighted by Moore’s drumbeats. It’s another song that references rain, which is a common theme throughout the otherwise unique songs on the album. Furthermore, about halfway through there is a guitar solo by Lynch that deserves a listen.
The final song on Original Human Music is “Power Trip.” “Power Trip” begins with trippy sounds and a message that both works with the placement of the song on the album and the message of the song as a whole: “And now I have reached the end.” The song picks up after the ominous message, and Glover begins crooning out lyrics pleading for help, asking who will save him from himself. It’s a powerful song, and arguably the best on the album. It’s a great way to wrap up a masterpiece of an album and cements the band’s place amongst each member’s other projects.
Original Human Music is available for purchase now.
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