of School Days clue the more relaxed approach within. Yet the result's not pap; rather, Clarke's impressive "fusion of fusion." Typical is the title track. There, a disco pulse, static string colors, rock guitar, phased bass virtuosity and gorgeous orchestral conception mix effortlessly; compared to similarly intentioned cuts from Journey to Love, Clarke's previous LP, the tune is catchier, meatier and nowhere near as obvious. Title aside, School Days suggests maturity, not tutelage; the record is a consistent success and thus a rare vehicle in the erratic genre of fusion. (RS 226)

MICHAEL ROZEK