Roger Powell - Fossil Poets

ROGER POWELL - FOSSIL POETS (CD)
Quite a few years have passed since fans have heard anything from former Utopia
keyboardist Roger Powell. The last he was spotted, he was part of a brief Utopia tour
of Japan (documented on the Redux '92: Live in Japan DVD), yet rumors spread that
after the tour, he had all but retired from the music biz. Then, from seemingly out of
nowhere, 2006 saw the appearance of Powell's first solo release in a dog's age, Fossil
Poets. Joined by guitarist/bassist Greg Koch (with producer Gary Tanin adding some
extra synth parts, as well), Fossil Poets is an entirely instrumental affair. But instead
of focusing on their playing chops (as most instrumental rock albums do), the songs
are mostly about creating texture, including the ambient album opener, "Lone
Gunmen," and the robotic "Fallout Shelter." Elsewhere, Koch provides some tasty Jeff
Beck-esque guitar work (circa Beck's classic Blow by Blow/Wired period) on "Test
Drive" and "Osmosis." Although Fossil Poets won't be challenging the Dixie Chicks for
the top of the album charts anytime soon, longtime Utopia fans will surely be pleased
with the album that signals Powell's return from the "missing person's list."

VINYL:

- Fossil Poets limited edition clear blue vinyl LP.
- High quality pressing from the 24-bit studio master.
- Full format album cover art with anti-static sleeve.
- $24.99.

AUTOGRAPHED VINYL:

- a very limited number of autographed copies available
- $39.99.

COMBO PACK
- Save $5.00 on purchase of both the CD and LP.