Second Wind - Brian Auger

Brian Auger's Oblivion Express was the pianist/keyboardist/organist's second attempt to replicate the jazz fusion sound of this group's first, self-titled release, and again it mostly fails. The main problem here is one of boredom, an emotion I'm sure many associate with all forms of jazz, as the songs attempt a commercial approach through the R & B vocals of newcomer Alex Ligertwood, but contradict this with extensive solos for Auger and guitarist Jim Mullen, of which only Auger's are really of any interest. In a way, these feel like basic, overlong songs packed around the solos to provide an excuse for Auger to show off his talents, and although the album's only ...  Read the complete review