Medeski, Martin & Wood
's
Shack Man
is the best example to date of the trio's cerebral fusion of
soul-jazz
,
hip-hop
, and
post-punk
worldbeat
. Relying on a laid-back groove for most the album, the group just rolls along.
is the kind of album that will appeal most to
beginners; for aficionados, the lack of grit in the groove makes it rather tedious. ~ Leo Stanley