Bass player T.M. Stevens has worked and appeared on many albums including the Pretenders, James Brown, Steve Vai and Billy Idol to name but a few.

This solo album features plenty of guests including Kings X drummer Will Calhoun and former Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt who whips up a storm on the rap meets funk metal of 'Gotta Get My One'.

Imagine James Brown jamming with King's X! It is a real musical potpourri from the traditional music on 'Afro Soul' through to the rap/funk of 'Mama Said'. 'Ayeahi' is a wonderful song with soothing rhythms and some great African backing vocals.

If you like your music varied with a strong underlying funk vibe this is a damn fine album and will be right up your street. One to play loud on a sunny day!

***½

Review by Jason Ritchie