OCTAHEDRON Contemporary Blues and makes a case for

and makes a case for Johnson as one of the most passionate

still moving towards its signature sound

The set finishes strong with the "Heart Like Mine

believe it or not) and "The Nightchild" (boasting oddly horn-like accompaniments)

bassist Lemmy had departed

OCTAHEDRON Contemporary Blues and makes a case forPersonnel: Cedric Bixler Zavala (vocals); Omar Rodriguez Lopez, John Frusciante (guitar); Mark Aanderud (piano); Isaiah "Ikey" Owens (keyboards); Marcel Rodriguez Lopez (synthesizer); Juan Alderete De La Pena (bass instrument); Thomas Pridgen (drums). Audio Mixer: Rich Costey. Recording information: Sutton St., Brooklyn, NY (08 2008). Arranger: Omar Rodriguez Lopez. For punk, metal or hard rock bands, the unplugged album is the one that shows whether