Victory Land

I was checking out the discology of the drummer, Abe Laboriel Jr., and came upon this album. What a wonderful surprise. Great song writing, excellent recording quality and excellent supporting band members. To some, the album may come across as "easy listening" but to rhythm section players it's a great example of popular American music in 2002. Oh, and Abe Laboriel Jr. doesn't disappoint.

This new artist needs a second look. His album Victory Land firmly places him in his rightful place among artists like Bruce Hornsby. Excellent musical backup by a dream team of studio musicians. Abe Laboriel jr. on drums holds the band together along with Mel Brown on bass.

I've been listening to Taylor since he was part of Wind Machine and felt a special connection with the pieces he wrote and sang. This particular cd and his instrumental "Songs for Autumn" are not only special from a song-writing standpoint but from a technical and audio perspective as well. Both are candy for the ear. Taylor has a sound that is reminiscent of some of the most notable songwriters of our time. Both this disc and "Songs for Autumn" never leave my car or electronic playlists.

The first time I heard this album, I was floored. With great playing by Talor himself and plus great musician's like Abe Laboriel Jr., Tim Pierce and Darren Rahn this album is phenominal. Of course Taylor's voice and songwriting skills are really what make this worth 5 stars. Enjoy.