Resent
I bought this album with hi hopes from good reviews. Imagine my misery upon realising Victor merely succeeds in representing everything I hate about music.

My personal fav thus far
I think this is Victor's most cohesive work to date in terms of putting forth an 'album' that caters to a wide range of musical tastes. I rate all his work 5 stars because it is what it is...fantastic bass playing. However, I think this particular album takes the whole musicality thing to a new level for him in terms of bridging the gap between a good 'song' and staggering bass playing. Eitherway, if you like Victor then you will be sure to like this one!!!

Wooten is amazing
Victor Wooten continues to amaze and his latest album is inspiring. If you want to hear what limits someone can push a bass guitar too and listen to a motivation if not spiritual message purchase this album.

Also if you get to see the Victor Wooten Band on tour this year you will not be disappointed.

Wonderful
This was the first time I had ever heard Victor Wooten and now I am a fan. His music is incredible; smooth and silky. My favorite track on this CD though is "I Saw God Today". Listen to the words and smile. A beautiful, beautiful song.

What happened here!!! :-(
The playing is technically fantastic and the grooves really do roll.
This goes for the playing of all involved here -but what's with some of those keyboard solos...as if the player was looking to break some speed record and had forgotten all about the things that make good solos.The prime example here is the first tune.-COME ON, PLEASE!!!
I find the pieces to be weak at best ( not the grooves and rhythms , just for what end they are being used here). The percieved lack of dynamics is also giving me a bit of a hard time.
I love howard levy's playing but here he is just not given an adequate vehicle to shine. He does help a little tho-and his leaving the flecktones is still something... well a real shame!!!
To me , with his departure, something special left that band which has not been regained.
He's just incredible ( his contributions to donald fagens latest album are another case in point. here he plays extremely well in a real good song..."what I do" has an extended levy solo. To my ears ,perfect within it's conext)
Richard Bona helps a little as well ...he is the one thing I like about " I saw god" a fantastically repetative and preachy cheesefest of a song.
Thanks very much tho for "song for my father" , this horace silver tune helps a little as one has heard it so many times , covered by everyone but the neighbors' cat. It's a classic for a reason. The inthusiasm about this horace silver tune lasts at least until one has actually heard the version on this album.

I really like "what did he say" tho. A previous wooten album.
That one is to me a very interesting , extremely well played , humorous and musical album. At least for the most part.
I would recommend that album any day when compared with palmystery.