" data-original-title="" title="">Janel Leppin and The Messthetics band, amid other projects and session work. Pirog deepens his exploration here, crafting a complex and thought-provoking journey that is both electrifying and challenging.

This album is a testament to the guitar's expressive power, with Pirog's playing serving as a whirlwind of emotion that is both intimate and intense—a rollercoaster that demands not just attention, but an emotional investment. His guitar voice, a shapeshifting entity, effortlessly transitions from an ethereal whisper to a guttural roar, evoking a spectrum of feelings amid his psychedelic/jazz fusion ventures morphed into free-form escapades. His improvisations are a thrilling blend of meticulous calculation and raw spontaneity, revealing a deep, fearless exploration of the instrument's immense potential.

The album's eponymous opener is a sprawling extravaganza that feels like a musical feast for the senses. With a large orchestra, Pirog's otherworldly guitar weaves through a richly layered tapestry of sound, abetted by the electronic wizardry of Chris Videll and Chester Hawkins and the fiery trumpet of