Homunculus
2006

Greg Rapaport now has a few cds behind him, and has maintained a dedicated pursuit of progressive instrumental music on all of them. Each successive cd shows that he also continues to hone his skills as a musician, composer and sound engineer. Greg represents the musician of the new millenium, as he proves that with the discipline, time and effort, one can create quality home brewed music from the confines of the home studio environment. His music is what could be dubbed progressive metal/ instrumental, with hints of fusion and shred added, as he himself desribes, that the rhythms tracks should stand on their own as intersting and challenging, rather than creating a vehicle for soloistic exploits, suffice it to say, that he achieves this goal, and does in fact write in a manner that stays fluctuating and adventurous.
-MJ Brady, Prognosis

At last, something I can soak my mind into. Greg Rapaport, in his latest endeavor, Homunculus, blends heavy metal, rock, blues, jazz, and his own unique touch to create an instrumental montage that deserves attention.
All in all, if you're a fan of any blues, jazz, and rock/metal guitars, this is some inspiring music to listen to. It reminds me of Liquid Tension Experiment, Steve Vai, Rush, etc. There's just so much going in here, my brain waves are jumping all over the place. Buy Greg Rapaport.
-Jeremy - Adrenaline Fanzine

Greg is patient with his playing, letting his ideas bloom while steadily gaining urgency and momentum over a simmering groove. With a subtlety of approach only a seasoned veteran could maintain, the guitarist’s lines build in a graceful arc to a culmination rife with glistening runs, as can be heard in The Scapegoat.  Hearing this album may be essential in understanding how instrumental guitar music can evolve as a music form: the contemporary definition of rock and roll.
-Metal Haven

As soon as I saw the fabulous cover art I knew this was going to jump to the top of the teetering pile of ceedees awaiting review. Bleak and desolate, just the way I like it. Even better, a quick glance at the press bio shows Scott Henderson listed as an influence, so it was chocks away!
Being an old fashioned kind of knucklehead I found myself drawn to "The Brawler (Affliction)" but if I had to pick one tune to display his mastery of progressive dark fusion it would be the blistering "The Assassin (Guilt)" which manages to combine power, passion and precision.
-Metal For Life