ZigZag

ZigZag is guitarist Steve Gibb's solo CD, an almost all instrumental affair (one vocal closes the disc) featuring eleven tracks in various styles. "Cagey Bee", for example, shows Gibb's love for the music of the Shadows, while the opening track, "The Flying Scotsman", is a clean electric, delay-heavy number with an infectious groove. The title track has a slight country feel at the opening, but has a rock instrumental's melodicism and energy, especially when the rhythmic, wah-wah section kicks in. The banjo and acoustic guitar get a great workout on "Lobster Love". Gibb is an outstanding soloist, and a composer who knows how to put together an interesting song without vocals. ZigZag would be an excellent addition to an instrumental guitar fan's collection, especially one who pines for the days when melodic instrumentals actually received radio airplay.