A solid effort that has been dismissed based upon its associations with two
Cobham lemons, Simplicity of Expression: Depth of Thought and B.C., all recorded around the same time. This recording finds
Cobham continuing to explore the funk genre; however, the overall mood here is quite darker and more introspective, similar to
Crosswinds. "Inner Conflicts" is a haunting song that includes
Cobham's experimentation with electronic percussion and synthesizer. "Nickles and Dimes" is a page out of
Cobham's early work, while "El Barrio" is heavily influenced by African rhythms. Of note,
Prince's former sidekick
Sheila E. performs here with her father Pete. The closer, "Arroyo," is another of
Cobham's memorable compositions that he continues to perform. ~ Robert Taylor