The album of Rusty Cooley is the album of a large guitarist. Its music turns around its play of guitar, of course excellent. But, it is also necessary to record quality of the compositions. Its major influence is without any doubt Yngwie Malmsteen. From the beginning, that starts very extremely. "Under The Influence" is a superb piece full with different colors. Undoubtedly the best of this opus. While being very technical, Rusty Cooley can also vary the styles. One passes thus from the rock'n'roll to the jazz-rock'n'roll while passing by the hard rock with sometimes of the traditional influences. "Dark Matter" and "War Of The Angles" are two beautiful examples. In this vice of notes, it can also be melody. It is in particular the case with "Jazzmine' S Song". Lastly, one will note two no-claims bonus tracks which is versions sung of two titles already present on this instrumental album. The amateurs of large technicians of the guitar, Malmsteen way, will adore this opus played with full with sensitivity by Mr Rusty Cooley.

2003