Album Notes

"Ghost Story" (Bloodfish ZYZ 1618): The seconde album from hard hitting drummer Rich Hutchins and singersonger Phideaux Xavier. "Ghost Story" is firmly placed in the "classic" rock sound of the 70s but from a more current perspective. Darker and heavier than the previous ("Fiendish"), "Ghost Story" maintains the same precision production and emphasis on vocals and melody. Reminiscent of Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd and Bowie, this album contains a few epic tracks and several shorter songs which we believe you will be humming for a long time to come. If you don't believe me, listen to what these fine folks have to say.... "The new album from Phideaux is even better than the last. ... There just isn't anybody else playing music like this today. Unique and very special." "www.coolnoise.co.uk" "Possessing a slightly heavier edge, but still containing characteristic shades of psychedelia, Ghost Story (subtitled 'A Lullaby In Nine Movements') is another excellent collection of great songs that draw on the numerous influences that Phideaux openly admits to being inspired by." Mark Hughes "Dutch Progressive Rock Page" "www.dprp.net" "a funhouse ride of musical surprises" Duke Egbert "www.dailyvault.com" "... continues with the Pink Floyd influences but does so this time with a more complex and spaced out mix. The opening number is extremely busy with loads going on in the background-just close enough for you to hear but not enough for it to sound cluttered. The vocals are a step up from the last album and on the production and engineering side he totally outdoes himself." J-Sin "smother.net"