Recently returning to hard rock instrumental music after spending time in a pop/rock band, California guitarist Scott Allen has released his debut CD, What Lies Beyond Words. Guitar fans will note that Allen is an impressively fluid player (attendance at Hollywood's G.I.T. probably has something to do with that), with a style marked by an incendiary sense of phrasing. Frank Hannon of Tesla produced the tracks on What Lies Beyond Words, which also features rhythm guitarist Marty Cresci, powerhouse drumming courtesy of Tom Frost and the low end work of bassist Brian Kinney. The band meshes well together, setting a fine rhythmic stage for Allen's razor-edged arsenal of licks, bends, hooks and fills. Instrumental fans will find a lot to like here, and should be looking forward to another Scott Allen Project CD in the very near future. Instrumental Guitar (Electric (Heavy)/Hard Rock/Shred), total running time, 44:34 - Scott Allen Project @ iTunes!