(Progressive Rock, Free Improvisation) Meridiem - Full Catastrophe - 2009, MP3, 320 kbps

Back in 1997, soulful singer and songwriter Percy Howard (Language of Dreams, Sway, Nus, The Hashisheen) invited Bill Laswell to work in a new project called Meridiem. Anchored by drummer Charles Hayward (This Heat, Mal Dean’s Amazing Band, Radar Favourites, Dolphin Logic, Quiet Sun, Camberwell Now, and more) and offering an experimental sound, Meridiem saw a successful debut release and a tour of the US west coast. Joining the band for their sophomore effort, released under Howard’s name, were Warr guitarist Trey Gunn (Sunday All Over the World, Sylvian/Fripp, King Crimson, Quodia, KTU, TU, Eddie Jobson’s Ultimate Zero project, UKZ, and more) and guitarist Vernon Reid (Living Colour, Yohimbe Brothers, Masque, and more). The next Meridiem release after that was Full Catastrophe, reviewed here. Full Catastrophe features three studio tracks alongside seven live tracks

Drums – Charles Hayward
Guitar – Trey Gunn, Vernon Reid
Vocals – Percy Howard