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After spending over a decade churning out electrified blues, Gary Moore partially returns to his hard rock beginnings in Scars. Reminiscent of '60s power trios such as Cream and especially the Jimi Hendrix Experience ("World of Confusion" is practically a rewrite of "Manic Depression" and "Ball and Chain" borrows the riff from "Voodoo Child"), Moore hasn't abandoned the blues, he's just pumped it up with blustery retro roots rock. With all the genre's limitations, the guitarist is so obviously inspired in this format that the album is a success on its own terms, even though it breaks little new ground. "Wasn't Born in Chicago" infuses jazzy drums and slight electronics to enhance the basic three-piece assault, resulting in the album's most unique and arguably best performance. Moore's pacing also helps as he softens his attack on ballads like "Just Can't Let You Go" and the closing "Who Knows (What Tomorrow May Bring)?" He effectively shifts from tender to tense to explosive in seconds and, even on the nearly 13-minute "Ball and Chain," keeps the listener involved through a combination of six-string talent, full-bodied vocals, and a sense of dynamics. Occupying a well-worn space with a potent fusion of blues power and hard rock, Scars shows Gary Moore comfortable in his skin. It's a rugged if not terribly original fusion that succeeds due to his talent, enthusiasm, and no-frills approach. ~ Hal Horowitz
Audio Mixers: Chris Tsangarides; Gary Moore.
Recording information: Music Bank's Waterloo Sunset Studio; Parkgate; Sarm Hookend; Sarm west.
Photographer: Stuart Weston.
Personnel: Gary Moore (vocals, guitar); Cass Lewis (bass, background vocals); Darrin Mooney (drums).
Personnel: Gary Moore (vocals, guitar); Darrin Mooney (drums); Cass Lewis (background vocals).
Mojo (Publisher) (10/02, p.106) - "...Powerful stuff..." Scars Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Scars...Stitched Up By Jimi Ray Moore
An interesting combination of Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan riffs and coughed up, clear the throat vocals from Moore. He is an extremely talented guitarist, but he really needs to be in somebody else's band. Another singer, more intelligent songwriting and just Gazza supplying the licks. I bought this album for just one song, Ball and Chain. That's where this guy's talent really shines. 13 minutes of blistering guitar.
Submitted by Foof (Horsley Australia) 
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This is not a great example of Gary's music. Maybe I need to give it a few more listens, but it didn't hook me like some of his earlier stuff. If you LOVE Gary Moore, get it. I would recommend Still Got the Blues or Wild Frontier, actually any release except for the Paradise CD over this new Cd.
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 A WINNER
ANOTHER GREAT CD, BY THE GREAT GUITARIST,
GARY MOORE. EXCELLENT HEAVY BLUES HARD ROCK
HENDRIX STYLE .MIX, MY FAVORITE . RECTIFY.
ROCK ON ..
Submitted by a reviewer (GURNEE, IL)
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Jimi Hendrix will be proud.
Gary lets you rock like a stone, lets you cry like a baby, lets you swing like a string, lets you enjoy like never before. He rollercosts you through a colorful landscape of many fine moods. You can feel the scars on his soul! Without any doubt the best he ever made.
Submitted by ecvandenhooven (netherlands)
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The classic cocktail of how to mix rock and blues, all with a seventies vibe. Nice 'live' production. Gary continues to make interesting music and played with that intense energy he gives to everything song.
Submitted by John Mayall (London)
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