Eco Logic by Jim Barbaro
Reviewer: Jane Ellen

Jim Barbaro conjures up powerful images with this debut solo effort. Eco Logic drives relentlessly in a blend of traditional/Euro/prog rock complete with blazing guitar solos on "Still Life At Home." Yet, this album has surprisingly inventive touches as well: the Celtic and Greek flavourings of "Ghost Nation," the 50s styling on "Mr. Spaceman," and the funky ostinato behind "Scary Things." The opening track, "One Big Love" (which could have been a break out single), is deceptively feel-good rock and doesn't betray the actual depth to be found in this CD. Just when you begin to get caught up in the irresistible beat of this album, the lyrics begin to get inside your head. Seamlessly wedded music and lyrics create well-defined mental images, which will haunt you long after the initial listen; this is truly 'rock with a heart.' Everyone will have his special favourites; mine are "The Dark Before The Dawn" and "She Calls Me."