REVIEWS
UNDEFINED
"Hoekstra is bound to become a major name in the field of guitar-oriented instrumental music. Let him take his place among the greats; 'Undefined' proves he's earned that right." |
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"'Undefined' is a positively breathtaking album. Yes, it's that good. Hoekstra probably won't be unknown for long." |
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"Hoekstra is an ideal guitar hero for 2001. Undefined showcases the creativity of a truly unique artist with impeccable talent." |
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"There are no weak songs. The only problem with this disc is that a follow-up will be hard to top. An extremely entertaining disc with dark melodies and monster musicians that combine on this powerhouse effort." |
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"Discs like this one make us still believe that guitar music is doing well. "Undefined" is the most interesting debut of recent years." |
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"This guy is the real deal...It's not just good music here, it's good entertainment!" |
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"The band is relentless and Hoekstra is a monster on the guitar." |
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"In addition to being an excellent musician, this guitarist is a superb writer and arranger." |
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"I can't say enough about the ability of the players on this cd. If I had one word to describe this cd it would be HOT (note all caps)!" |
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"Whoever has an open mind for melodic fusion rock, wanting to listen to outstanding musicians at work, you¥re at the right place." |
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"Joel Hoekstra, clearly is the leader of the musical portraits that are conceived on Undefined. Clearly Joel has had a wide range of influences to mix with his great ears, training, and keen sense of writing. This is a cd that gets better with every listen." |
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"Fans of high-end instrumental guitar music would do well to investigate both this CD and the man behind it. Wondering what the future of the electric guitar looks like? One listen to Undefined may provide a glimpse." |
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"Guitarist Joel Hoekstra has put together a strong debut fusion effort." |
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"This album is literally one of my favorite albums of all time. My favorite part is the guitar playing. It screams intensity." |
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"Joel Hoekstra's debut album shows what the guy can do:
play great guitar and write damn cool songs in every style you can think of.
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"...really shows off Hoekstra's impressive chops and his ability to tweak out the blues with some crazy futuristic-yet-retro tones" |