Timo Laine - Best of Symphonic Slam (2012)

Best of Symphonic Slam (2012) is a retrospective anthology spanning the creative legacy of Canadian-Finnish guitarist and innovator Timo Laine and his band Symphonic Slam. The band made history as one of the first to actively utilize the 360 ​​Systems Guitar Synthesizer in the mid-1970s, which allowed the guitar to sound like a veritable symphony orchestra. This collection brings together the best and most futuristic tracks from the iconic 1976 album of the same name (released on A&M Records), subsequent releases, and rare unreleased archival recordings, demonstrating a unique bridge between the grandiose symphonic prog of the 1970s and technological experimentation.