Featured Artist: Robert Branch

CD Title: Courage to be

Year: 2010

Record Label: i

Style: Fusion

Musicians: Robert Branch (guitar), David Gonzalez (bass), Tim Zhorne (drums)

Review: Robert Branch new album Courage to be, takes me back to a time when I dreamed of being the next rock guitar legend, playing my electric guitar and listening to the masters of that era, like Edie Van Halen, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.

Robert Branch tone, licks and improvisations reminds me of Satriani sound, especially on the first track Courage to be and in the riffs and rhythms of North of center. Robert technique is impressive and his solos ideas flow with ease.

The Veil within with nice tempo changes and Delirium are tracks full of energy and cool riffs. Some of the tracks have a funk groove like Rhythm schism and Never do well. Some are slower pieces like Exodus of discipline, Lullaby for D and Letting go, with beautiful melodies and harmonies, probably dedicated to his mom.

Fans of electric guitar and good music will equally enjoy Robert Branch Courage to be.

Tracks: Courage to be, North of center, Letting go, Rhythm schism, Exodus of discipline, The veil within, Never do well, Backyard hallucination, Delirium, Lullaby for D

Artist's Website: http://www.robertbranchmusic.com

Reviewed by: Wilbert Sostre