Although the title suggests of speedy shred instrumentals, this album doesn't fall into that category. "Speed, Traffic & Guitar Accidents" is Joop Wolters' follow-up to his debut instrumental album "Workshop". I was relieved to notice the diversity of this album... Everything from calm acoustic songs to fast and furious guitar noodling is included on this album.

As the material on this album is quite diverse, there should be a song for every taste... Actually there are quite a few good songs, but not all of the songs succeed in convincing me. One of the best songs on this album is Canned Heart (I've got a soft spot for emotional guitar playing). On the other hand, some ridiculous guitar noodling doesn't have any effect on me (unless it's heading somewhere).

Production on this album varies quite a lot... Occasionally it's good, but every now and then some guitar parts get distorted. Also some clipping occurred a few times.

Joop Wolters could record a great guitar instrumental album (as some songs on this album proved)... However, this time his attempt was only half-measured. Nevertheless, fans of instrumental guitar music might (and probably will) find this album interesting.

Release date: 11.11.2004

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LINE-UP:
Wolters, Joop: Guitars, Bass, Keyboards and Drum Programming on 1 Song Guests: Wouw, Nathan: Drums on 3 Songs Eijdems, Patrick: Drums on 6 Songs Flores, Daniel: Drums on 5 Songs Lalu, Vivien: Keyboards 2 Songs Argento, Alex: Keyboards 2 Songs Roelofs, Mike: Keyboards on 1 Song
Producer:	Wolters, Joop
Mixing by:	Unavailable
Mastering by:	Unavailable

	TRACKLIST:
	01. Interludallovedintersection 02. Hi-jacked 03. A Day and This 04. Disturbance 05. Loverslane 06. Beggin' for a Trip to the Stars 07. Cruising for the Soul 08. Resolute 09. To the G and Back 10. Acoustimas 11. Funkonexsion 12. Some Time to Spare 13. The Crash 14. Meka Dance 15. Canned Heart 16. Avenue le Reinnescance 17. Split Decision