Nigey Lennon - Reinventing The Wheel (2000)

This album, “Reinventing The Wheel” by Nigey Lennon, is an eclectic and highly inventive fusion of jazz rock, classic rock, and art rock elements, characterized by its unconventional songwriting approach and strong experimental spirit. The record moves freely between structured compositions and chaotic, humor-infused arrangements, often blending satire, improvisation, and progressive rock influences. Each track carries a distinct identity, ranging from vocal-driven pieces to more abstract, performance-oriented sections. The instrumentation is rich and varied, featuring layered guitars, textured keyboards, and dynamic rhythm sections that shift fluidly in style and intensity. The album also incorporates theatrical and ironic lyrical themes, giving it a playful yet technically sophisticated character. Guest contributions add further diversity, enhancing the album’s unpredictable and collaborative nature. Overall, it stands as a creative and genre-defying work that pushes beyond traditional rock boundaries while maintaining a strong sense of musical personality and experimental freedom.

Tracklist
1. Please Help Me Get To The Bottom Of It All (A Capella)
2. Tit Elation
3. It's Just A Black Guitar
4. Any Way The Wind Blows
5. Just Another Third Rate Clown
6. Messin' In The Kitchen
7. Can Ya Do It?
8. Calle Sin Nombre
9. Pirates Of Old Northport
10. Jihad!
11. It Must Be A Cigar
12. Brain Tap Shuffle
13. The Akai Connection
14. Please Help Me Get To The Bottom Of It All (Full Blown)
15. Yer Wife Don't Like Me
16. Mesmerized Cowboy

Personnel
Nigey Lennon – guitar, slide guitar, slide guitar FX, keyboards, percussion, vocals, conceptual work
John Tabacco – arrangements, drums, programming, acoustic guitar, editing
Victoria Berding – vocals (2, 7, 10)
Candy Zappa – vocals (4, 6, 15)
Mike Keneally – guitar, vocals (selected tracks)
Teddy Kumpel – guitar (7, 11)
Jim Dexter – guitar (12)
The Pirates – Steve Loew, Eric Weaver, Mike Keneally, John Tabacco, Steve Laufer
Big Mike Kerr – additional contribution
David Walley – additional contribution