Attention Deficit Rock / Experimental - Idiot King CD

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The success of Attention Deficit's debut recording shouldn't have been very surprising considering that this trio worked so well together on Michael Manring's excellent Thonk. Manring, guitarist Alex Skolnick, and drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander have managed to create an original and instantly recognizable sound. The set is fine balance of introspective pieces, funky jams, and high-octane numbers such as "My Fellow Astronauts" and "Nightmare on 48th Street." While Skolnick has managed to completely reinvent himself on the guitar, both Manring and Alexander continue to push their skills into unexplored areas. Manring, a former student of Jaco Pastorius, has rightfully taken his place as the premier voice on the bass with a style unto himself. The influence of Frank Zappa is prevalent throughout and is ultimately what makes this band work so well, namely, incredible musicianship sprinkled with just the right amount of absurdity and humor. ~ Robert Taylor

Attention Deficit: Alex Skolnick (guitar); Michael Manring (bass); Tim Alexander (drums).

Engineers: Ralph Patlan, Tim Alexander, Michael Manring.

Personnel: Alex Skolnick (guitar).

Audio Mixers: Alex Skolnick; Michael Manring; Ralph Patlan.

Recording information: Prairie Sun Recording.

Photographer: Steve Jennings.

Idiot King Music

List Price	$17.97 (You save $1.92)
Category	Rock Albums, Alternative CDs, Rock/Pop, Experimental Rock
Label	Magna Carta
Orig Year	2001
All Time Product Rank	52,879
CD Universe Part number	1851382
Catalog number	59054
Discs	1
Release Date	May 22, 2001
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	Attention Deficit; Alex Skolnick; Michael Manring
Recording Time	53 minutes
Personnel	Alex Skolnick - guitar Attention Deficit - Rock; Experimental Attention Deficit (Rock Experimental)

Attention Deficit Rock / Experimental - Idiot King Songs

Trk	Song	Price
1	American Jingo Alex Skolnick, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit / Michael Manring / Alex Skolnick / Tim Alexander, Michael Manring, Tim Alexander		$0.99
2	Any Unforeseen Event Alex Skolnick, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit / Michael Manring / Alex Skolnick / Tim Alexander, Michael Manring, Tim Alexander		$0.99
3	Risk of Failure Alex Skolnick, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit / Michael Manring / Alex Skolnick / Tim Alexander, Michael Manring, Tim Alexander		$0.99
4	Low Voter Turnout Attention Deficit		$0.99
5	Unclear, Inarticulate Things Attention Deficit		$0.99
6	Rsvp Alex Skolnick, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit / Michael Manring / Alex Skolnick / Tim Alexander, Michael Manring, Tim Alexander		$0.99
7	My Fellow Astronauts Alex Skolnick, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit / Michael Manring / Alex Skolnick / Tim Alexander, Michael Manring, Tim Alexander		$0.99
8	Dubya Alex Skolnick, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit / Michael Manring / Alex Skolnick / Tim Alexander, Michael Manring, Tim Alexander		$0.99
9	Killers Are To Blame Alex Skolnick, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit / Michael Manring / Alex Skolnick / Tim Alexander, Michael Manring, Tim Alexander		$0.99
10	Nightmare On 48th St. Alex Skolnick, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit / Michael Manring / Alex Skolnick / Tim Alexander, Michael Manring, Tim Alexander		$0.99
11	Public Speaking Is Very Easy Alex Skolnick, Attention Deficit, Attention Deficit / Michael Manring / Alex Skolnick / Tim Alexander, Michael Manring, Tim Alexander		$0.99

Idiot King Music Review

Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) 4 stars

4 stars Instrumental Magic
Superb album that owes more than a passing glance to the influence (amongst others) of King Crimson, Frank Zappa, Tony Williams and "Metal Fatigue" era Allan Holdsworth. Totally instrumental - the musicianship throughout is faultless. Any listeners underwhelmed by the second Bozzio, Levin, Stevens offering should check out "The Idiot King" to hear how instrumental music can sound!
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4 stars a feel of Zappa
a hard hitting cd with more than a liitle feel of Frank Zappa (who is sorely missed).Great beat marvellous musicianship throughout,yet another great band from Magna Carta records.
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4 stars Progfusion
True progressive (rock) fusion. Jazz is not forgotten. Master musicians.
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