After been playing together for 15 years, Nathan Mahl, releases 'The Clever Use of Shadows', a mix of progressive rock and fusion. As they write in the booklet, 'The Clever Use of Shadows', is an attempt to bypass the mainstream music industry. Nathan Mahl succeeds with this mission through their not-radio-friendly-progressive-fusion. Nathan Mahl consists of Guy LeBlanc on keyboards, odd percussion and vocals, Alain Bergeron on drums and percussion, José Bergeron on guitars, effects and French vocals and Claude Prince on 4 and 5 string basses.

The eight tracks with a total playtime of 62 minutes lacks no innovative elements and lets all members participate in a frenzy of solos and cool show-off segments. Special guest Paul Desgagné plays alto and tenor Saxes on tracks five and seven, which makes this disc even more enjoyable. The musicians' talents combined with their ability to write good music, makes 'The Clever Use of Shadows' a possible should-get for everybody.