“I love that this can annoy the music snobs. I have heard bassists slag off those who use a plectrum, and other who slag off the pretentions of a 5-string bass. This is the great Steve Swallow, folks, and he doesn't care, he's making music the way he wants to, pure and simple. Music-based, and none of that fancy technique-driven drama. Cleverer than it may appear, under-rated and under-acknowledged, Steve has delivered great music on a zillion records for ever. Please enjoy.”