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| | Binding: | Audio CD | | Format: | Import | | Studio: | EMI Europe Generic | | Release Date: | April 21, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 21,741st |
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TRACK LISTING |
Disc: 1
- Track 1: Mind Transplant
- Track 2: Snow Bound
- Track 3: Carbon Dioxide
- Track 4: Ascorbic Acid
- Track 5: Happiness Is Loving You
- Track 6: Some of the Things People Do
- Track 7: Golden Rainbows
- Track 8: Nitroglycerine
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 11 reviews)
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Mouzon & Bolin Team Up for a Mind Transplant! by JAMES MCCORMICK (cedar rapids, Iowa United States)  4 Stars
October 20, 2009
4 Stars = Classic
Fusion drummer Alphonse Mouzon released several fusion albums. His most well known work is "Mind Transplant," featuring guitarist Tommy Bolin. While not as ground breaking as seminal work by Mahavishnu Orchestra or Return to Forever, "Mind Transplant was SOLID fusion of the kind I like very much. Alphonse's drumming skills, along with Tommy Bolin's scorching leads made for a very formidable album. Also used to good effect on some songs were keyboard/synthesizer & a little brass here & there. The album was funky, jazzy, rocking, & had that ethereal touch that the best fusion artists were known to embrace.
"Mind Transplant" is a classic piece of fusion history, from an era of great artist stretching their music to the farthest bounds of both musicianship & writing. Actually there were no limits, just more musical ideas to explore. Alphonse was right out there with the rest of the explorers of the outer rim of music.
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Mouzon's answer to Billy's 'Spectrum' by Jeffrey G. Stevenson (F.W.B.,FL) 4 Stars
June 11, 2008
....for me, there is no getting around the fact that AM's 'Mind Transplant' was his way of saying, "Hey, Cobham and Lenny aren't the only dudes that can Lay-it-down Funky, Greasy, and (maybe most important) VERY FAST!" When I scrolled through the other reviews written, I almost found myself getting irritated by the constant mention of this album alongside Cobham's 'Spectrum',,,,,but you know what?, now I am in complete agreeance after listening to 'Mind Transplant' again recently....especially considering 'Spectrum' had been out for over a year before this was released.
There are several things that I believe everyone can agree on concerning this album; the musicians that contribute to the tunes are ALL absolutely super-talented and have a special chemistry here. There is no questioning Mr. Mouzon's technical abilities, as well as his ability to lay down greasy, funky grooves when needed----and, straight-up high-speed fushion jams. The compisitions found on 'MT' are all well written fushion tunes (did his WIFE compose these songs!?!) that anyone who digs MO, RTF, early Jeff Beck and the like, should have a field day with. So how do I like it? Well, its right up my alley as to real-deal, high intensity fusion and I rate it with 4 solid stars.
Although I like 'MT' and rate it highly among my jazz-rock collection, I don't place it quite on the level of 'Spectrum' and others....here's why; Above all else, this album seems very contrived. Whereas 'Spectrum' was very Fresh and Inventive in its compositions and overall feel, 'MindTransplant' feels like it was produced mostly out of the competition that exsisted between several of the "Key" Fusion players....to this day, I believe that there is, at least, a hint of animosity that exists between guys like Lenny, Billy and Alphonse (and lets face it....most of these "Key" players couldn't help but to be influenced by Cobham---and rightly so!). Alphonse's drum sound and technique sounded suspiciously like Cobhams as well....he was arguably as proficient around the top-end of the kit as anybody, unfortunately, he seemed to struggle on the bottom end (i.e. double bass)----listen to the last minute or so of 'Nitro Glycerin' for a sample of double bass sloppiness. I could also pick out what band/ artist the Mouzon's seem to borrow for just about every song on 'MT'----Chick Corea/RTF, Herbie and Headhunters, and, of course, MO and Cobham. Even the song 'Some of the Things People Do', Which I thought to be original sounding at first, might well have come from EWF, The Spinners, Et Al. One thing I will say is That guitarist Lee Ritenour who was one of 3 guitarists on this recording must have been influenced from his work on this session....his early solo works sound very similar to some of the compositions here (especially Title track).
To set the record straight, I am by no means "bashing" Alphonse or 'Mind Transplant'....it is a Killer record with lots of energy, BUT, when people say this is better than 'Spectrum', I have to put in my 2-cents. As matter of fact, Cobham exceeded his debut with his sophmore effort, 'Crosswinds'. Bottom line is this is an inspired album with top-notch players and memorable tunes that I would steer any jazz/rock/fusion fan towards....get it while you can!
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They don't come like this anymore by Douglas Mason (Vancouver, B.C.)  5 Stars
March 07, 2007
Sometimes you just want to be transported to a different musical universe,to a time when everything was possible.From the outrageous clothes of Alphonse on the cover(why are we so boring these days?)to the fantastic tight energetic playing of everyone involved, this is a CD that holds up remarkably well.The sound quality on my CD is amazing, and if you think jazz fusion means unstructured noodling then you couldn't be further from the truth with this disc.The songs are focused and precise with accessible melodies and inspired solos.There is a real sort of joy that emanates from this music thats very refreshing in our crazy 21st century world.
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Very emotional. by Lambchops (Toronto) 5 Stars
May 23, 2005
SOme of the best guitar work ever laid down on vinyl. This CD features the late great Tommy Bolin (RIP). I first heard tracks from this LP years ago when two tracks appeared on a retrospective of Tommy Bolin. I was hooked and went and bought the CD. Just superb. Recommended for those people who loves guitars that speak without talking.
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State of ART fusion by Tommy Colia (Milan, Italy) 5 Stars
May 05, 2005
If you are a real 70s music fan, if you are a drummer, if you like jazz/rock/funk/blaxploitation, do not miss this great album.
Alphonse Mouzon is an earthquake, you can recognize it from the first seconds of the first song.
My favourite song: surely "Ascorbic Acid": it is breathtaking, very fast, a killer song.
I think probably I am the one in Italy who owns this album! Tommy C.
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