Julie Slick + Marco Machera

The Profile

A collaborative project pairing bassist Julie Slick with bassist/composer Marco Machera; Fourth Dementia is an instrumental album built from loops, synths and bass interplay with guest drums.

Julie Slick was noticed by Adrian Belew and recruited into the Adrian Belew Power Trio (the review also states she later joined the Crimson ProjeKct). Fourth Dementia was recorded largely at home, features two basses (including a Lakland bass VI), synths, and guest drummers Pat Mastelotto and Eric Slick. The review mentions Marco Machera has solo albums and writes pop/rock/prog material.

Review coverage emphasizes an instrumental collaboration between two bassists, Julie Slick and Marco Machera, released as Fourth Dementia. The music centers on loops, synths and bass interplay, with drum contributions from Pat Mastelotto and Eric Slick. The review recommends attentive listening and notes the project's ironic presentation and home-recorded approach.