5 – The album is excellent, it could also be considered perfect or near perfect. There may be a few glitches or setbacks, but they are not detrimental.

4 – The album is very good. There aren’t too many glitches or setbacks but the ones that are present keep the album from being excellent.

3 – The album is mediocre. While the album is alright, there isn’t anything that makes it stand out above other albums. Some of it is good, and some of it needs work.

2 – The album is bad. Many things have gone wrong, and unless it happens to be within your personal favorite genre, chances are it’s not even worth your time. The band has a lot to work on.

1 – The album is terrible. The album isn’t worth your time, no exceptions.

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Derek Sherinian - Molecular Heinosity - added - February 10th, 2009
Reviewer: Ruben Mosqueda

4/5

 

Who would have thought that Derek Sherinian would have recorded a series of consistently good solo albums since his departure from Dream Theater so many years ago? Seriously, I was thinking the guy would have fallen into musical obscurity by now, but with each album he keeps building to his legacy, not only as a flashy, technically proficient keyboardist but as a splendid songwriter. Derek Sherinian has made keyboards cool; it’s a dominant instrument in his music that takes on the role of the guitar. On Molecular Heinosity Derek brings in bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin, drummers Brian Tichy (fellow Billy Idol bandmate), Virgil Donati and guitarist Zakk Wydle. It’s interesting that Zakk has become a repeat offender on Sherinian’s albums because they are an unlikely duo, but perhaps that’s what makes their collaboration so refreshing. If you enjoyed the last album Blood Of The Snake you’ll be overjoyed with the end result on Molecular Heinosity. It's less of the jazz-fusion thing and more rockin'.The standout tracks are; “Wings Of Insanity” a progressive rocker that shreds with the best of ‘em, “Frozen By Fire,” a neoclassical number that will tear your head clear off and “So Far Gone” the only track with vocals courtesy of Zakk Wylde. This one is an absolute monster, a brilliant track a cross between Sabbath, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and King Crimson.   

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