is predominantly a series of encounters between and several guest interlopers, presumably to provide a well-rounded stylistic composite. The more heartening result is the acceleration of growth into a tastier, more musical guitarist, whether in the lead or sharing the spotlight. is excellent, a fine Djavan tune with the composer's vocals adding immeasurably and possibly inspiring some tasty electric work from -- and there is a sweetly-played Brazilian-styled tune, where playing almost resembles that of in its smooth deceptive simplicity. has exchanging riffs with the far more inventive , but you can tell that is definitely stoking engine. There are three tracks with a restrained quorum from ; is not bad, has a nice flow, while receives a lovely performance and closes the LP on an attractive note (the CD has an additional cut). One of better records of the '80s. ~ Richard S. Ginell