King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill decided to release a solo album titled as 'Come Somewhere'. Stylistically it's quite ordinary rock album with few metal parts. Mostly it's a basic rock album with some (quite a few) slow acoustic sections. I must admit that I was surprised by how different the material on this album was from King's X songs. "This record was supposed to sound different in a drastic way than everything else that comes from King’s X. It had to be that way, because I think my way of writing songs clearly differs from my long-time contribution with King’s X", explains Gaskill. This album proves that Jerry Gaskill is not only a drummer but also accomplished guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter.

Songs are occasionally diverse, although they are monotonous to a certain degree. The songs have their good parts, but there are also some less successful compositions. Most of the songs are acoustic (or at least they start with acoustic guitar). Production on this album is very good... except for a few minor details (nothing too grave, though).

This album favourably impressed me, but I wouldn't recommend it straight to King's X fans... I'm not the biggest fan of King's X, so therefore I liked this album (it was different from King's X stuff). So be sure to listen before buying... If you never liked King's X, don't be afraid to check out Jerry Gaskill (you might like his solo work).

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- MAGE (31.08.2004)

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LINE-UP:
Gaskill, Jerry: Drums, Vocals, Piano, Guitar Tabor, Ty: Guitar, Bass
Producer:	Tabor, Ty
Mixing by:	Unavailable
Mastering by:	Unavailable

	TRACKLIST:
	01. The Kids 02. She's Cool 03. Johnny's Song 04. No Love 05. L.A. Flight 06. Faulty Start 07. All the Way Home 08. Crazy 09. Garden Stroll 10. Walk Alone 11. Every Day 12. Gallop 13. Hello Mrs. 14. I Saw You Yesterday 15. Face the Day