Monday, November 7, 2016

CD REVIEW: DYSFUNCTIONAL ORDER by Ken Snyder




DYSFUNCTIONAL ORDER by Ken Snyder
(Independent Release)

L.A. based guitar virtuoso Ken Snyder unveils his latest release, 'Dysfunctional Order', presenting a new collection of new compositions that showcase his ability to riff, solo and compose instead of just cramming notes in for the sake of cramming. Snyder really shines and let's the music do the talking. The new album is well-rounded with enough heaviness and energy to satisfy listeners who enjoyed Snyder's earlier works, One', 'Nevermore' and 'Progressive By Nature'. Snyder kicks things off with the riff intense, "Grindstone" followed by a barrage of blazing guitar notes that will leave your senses comfortably numb with, "Deconstructed", "WTF" and "Shades Of Blue" the epic, "Utopian Dream" and the acoustic based, "Stripped",  from there on out there is no let up. Each of the tracks on this album is outstanding, and together they form a truly great album worthy of high praise. 'Dysfunctional Order' is an intense instrumental album that cannot be consumed in just one sitting (it takes at least one repeat listen to absorb the whole thing.) Some instrumental recordings become boring after a while, not Dysfunctional Order.  The songs are amazing and have catchy powerful melodic grooves and intense arrangements. Ken Snyder's playing on this recording is insane! This is musicianship and composition skills of the highest caliber from start to finish. Highly Recommended
Tony @ The Dedicated Rocker Society

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