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Reduced price due to some small hairline marks on the cd

Original 1989 Food For Thought Reords pressing

Bassist Stuart Hamm made a name for himself largely due to his work in the ‘80s, when he accompanied two of hard rock’s leading guitarists, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. Mr Hamm is one of the few bass players who can do it all, and do it well. From straight ahead jazz, to slap, to tapping, he really has it all mastered. Kings Of Sleep is a fantastic instrumental album. From the opening of the funky Black Ice to the final notes of Kings Of Sleep, Stu takes you on a musical journey that ranges from the virtuosic to straight up rock out. Hamm shows that he can not only fires off notes with the best six-stringed players of the day, but he can lay back and groove with the drums as part of the rhythm section while the guitar player solos over top of it. Stu’s playing is awe-inspiring. Some virtuosos bog down in technique and ignore passion and feel, but Stu nails it all. Guitarists Harry K Cody and Buzzy Feiten throw down some resonant, overdriven licks that threaten to blow out your ears as Stu destroys your speakers. On several tracks you will hear the music as a gestalt, no lyrics needed, as the imagery can’t be put into words. That’s the mark of a true instrumental performer. Don’t assume you’ve figured this album out until you get thru it all. There is something new to be discovered in each tune and multiple listens brings a richer experience and appreciation for the instrument, and the man behind it.

Track list:
1. Black Ice
2. Surely The Best
3. Call Of The Wild
4. Terminal Beach
5. Count Zero
6. I Want To Know
7. Prelude In C
8. Kings Of Sleep