SBB - 2002 - Nastroje

SBB 

2002

Nastroje

01. (pol. Muzyka, która jest w nas, jest ponad nami) (1:52)
02. Za nami wieki wojowników (pamieci Silesian Blues Band) (4:08)
03. W ogrodzie snu (6:34)
04. Piesn stojacego w bramie (4:38)
05. Knowing Where You Belong (4:37)
06. Pisze to zycie scenariusze (4:28)
07. ...or Whatever (5:17)
08. Calkiem spokojne zmeczenie (5:41)
09. W oceanie sie zanurza Liverpool (2:40)
10. Star of Hope (pamieci Ryska Riedla) (6:40)
11. Don't Look Back (9:22)

Bonus tracks:
12. Calkiem spokojne zmeczenie (first mix) (8:13)

- Paul Wertico / drums
- Antymos Apostolis / guitars, keyboards, percussions, bass
- Jozef Skrzek / keyboards, vocals, bass, harmonica

This legendary band have always excelled at being original and innovative. Their spirited live performances display exceptional intensity. In the studio they focus on more lyrical pieces that often contain spacey arrangements, but generally in a more laid-back way.

"Nastroje" finds the band returning to the scene after a few years break. Judging by what's on offer here, they haven't matured during that time. Rather it seems that they've almost completely lost their former essence. The album is a collection of largely insignificant pieces.

New drummer, Paul Wertico (Pat Metheny Group) doesn't really lift the game here. A very capable musician, his contribution here is nothing more than just keeping the beat .Even his drum solo is just a boring filler piece.

The first interesting tune is track 6, that sounds much like a Pat Metheny number! Finally, "Don't Look Back" is perhaps the first and last tune (what an ironic title!) that does justice to the band. A really nice, slightly jazzy and endearing melody with great Moog and guitar runs, but the last two minutes of sounds of rolling waves, background chatter are totally needless.

Mostly release for old fans and collectors, it contains a few good songs though. Possibly more important starting from this album's release the band returned to active recordings, and new albums are coming regularly till now. From what I heard of that period the band can hardly repeat their success from 70-s, but they are still attractive for their old fans.