''Joy (Within)!'' is a live album by drummer William Hooker and violinist

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. It was recorded at the

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in New York City on June 19, 1994, and June 22, 1995, and was released on CD by

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in 1996.

Reception

In a review for

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called the album "a fascinating release," and wrote: "the music features plenty of rumbling drums from Hooker and droning violin by Bang. Bang's ability to build up his solos from practically nothing, using repetition and passion rather than melodic development, works very well in this setting... the emphasis is on the interplay and blending of the two masterful (and slightly crazy) performers." The authors of ''

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'' stated: "Hooker is working with a master improviser, and the results muster eloquence... Bang's playing has acquired a furrowed majesty, which Hooker's rough-and-tumble rhythms throw into a special relief." Fred Bouchard of ''

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'' described the album as "a wacky outing," and commented: "Energy unbridled is the game here, with high level dynamics and assaultive measures, but I hear more anger than joy boiling from within."

Track listing

Composed by William Hooker and Billy Bang. # "Sweating Brain" – 17:05 # "Hawk" – 2:29 # "Electro / Magnetic" – 5:13 # "Unknown Island" – 2:43 # "Righteous" – 7:36 # "Blood and Coffee (Surviving)" – 7:42 # "Etheric Redemption" – 10:25 # "Joy (Within)!" – 9:39 # "Armed" – 6:32

Personnel

* William Hooker – drums, percussion, voice *

– violin, flute

References

{{Reflist 1996 live albums William Hooker (musician) live albums Billy Bang live albums Silkheart Records live albums