EKO Albums (4)
What The Critics Say
You can't keep a bad pun-maker down (Eko's John O'Connor was responsible for "Star Trekkin'," amongst other humorous sins) but the good news is that you wouldn't want to, at least this time. Alter EKO is an excellent album of acoustic/Celtic-oriented instrumental music, with all kinds of delightful flavors mixed into an excellent production. It sounds as though O'Connor and crew had a great time making this album; it's a terrific time listening to it. ~ Steven McDonald, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Logikal is the second release from Irish guitarist John O'Connor's eclectic group Eko. The sound centers around O'Connor's guitars as he cooks up an old-world folk music hybrid that extends to Andean, Celtic, Irish and Caribbean influences. Gutsy finger-picking gives way to laidback island flavorings and easygoing changes. Several musicians with rock and folk backgrounds are heard, like percussionist Hossam Ramzy, Bob Loveday from Penguin Cafe Orchestra and the versatile Danny Thompson on double bass. The sound is ethnically based and highly charged with large doses of clean, lighthearted fun. ~ Backroads Music/Heartbeats, All Music Guide
'Future Primitive'
Release Date 1/1/1991
Tracks 10
Label Higher Octave
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What The Critics Say
EKO (pronounced E-KO) is Sanskrit for "one." This group features a truly unique blend of Andean, African, Irish, Celtic and Caribbean music. The instrumentation includes acoustic and electric slide guitars, keyboards, mandolin, violin and recorders. This recording will make you come alive with its toe-tapping rhythms, sensational guitar work and ethnic chants. ~ MusD, All Music Guide
