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Originally released in 1989 on IRS' Illegal Records imprint, Leslie West's Alligator seemed then and still seems now, as evidenced by this straight reissue from Voiceprint Records, to be mostly West treading water. He plays some hot guitar here, of course, but then not as much as one might like, and he sings a lot here, too, perhaps more than one might like. It all adds up to a rather ho hum album without a single track that really takes your head off, although the flashy "Hall of the Mountain King/Theme from Exodus" mini-suite sure aims for sonic decapitation, as does the screeching "Whiskey" (featuring bass by Stanley Clarke), and West's cover of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "I Put a Spell on You" is certainly atmospheric enough, but in the end it all seems more like cage rattling than a substantial musical statement. Stick to the early Mountain records for West at his best. ~ Steve Leggett Leslie West Alligator Songs | 1. | Sea of Fire |
| 2. | Waiting For the F Change |
| 3. | Whiskey |
| 4. | Alligator |
| 5. | I Put a Spell on You |
| 6. | All of Me |
| 7. | Stealer, The |
| 8. | Hall Of The Mountain King / Theme From Exodus |
| 9. | Dream Lover |
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Purchase Alligator CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Cactus V CD (2006)
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There were probably fewer people clamoring for this Cactus reunion in 2006 than for a Vanilla Fudge or Beck, Bogert & Appice one, but that didn't stop the famed plodding rhythm section from giving it another go. Original Cactus lead singer Rusty Day passed in 1982, but the core trio of bassist Tim Bogert, drummer Carmine Appice, and guitarist Jim McCarty recruited singer Jimmy Kunes and let fly with this hourlong set of forceful, sweaty blues-rock. Cactus were never known for their subtlety, and the simplistically titled V doesn't challenge the group's historically predictable game plan as it plows through familiar terrain with requisite enthusiasm but a lack of the imagination and creativity that made even minor guilty pleasures such as 1971's Restrictions catalog highlights. It's unfair to criticize Cactus for not working outside of the boogie rock boundaries they established on their releases over three decades earlier, but the derivative vocals of Kunes make the quartet now seem like a second-rate AC/DC. Songs such as "Muscle and Soul" have neither, ...
| | Leslie West Blue Me CD (2006)
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Leslie West isn't a particularly innovative guitarist, and his style and approach have barely moved an eyelash since he first broke into the public consciousness with Mountain back in the early '70s, but boy can this guy get tone! West still sings with a gear-shredding roar and his guitar lines sound heavier than plutonium on this set of blues-rockers, and if he doesn't exactly do anything that he hasn't done before, his laser-on-steroids precision as a guitar player is still undeniable and when he gets cranking, it's guaranteed to blow the dust out of the eaves. That said, the most striking tracks here are the ones where he throttles things down just a hair. The opener, a version of Leroy Carr's classic "Blues Before Sunrise," is huge sounding without letting that overwhelm the song, while West's take on Percy Mayfield's "Hit the Road Jack" (best known in the Ray Charles version) is relatively sleek and elegant. The rendition of the Gershwins' "Summertime" that closes the set is plenty moody, with West's guitar weeping like the proverbial willow tree. He works the distinctive riff of John Fogerty's "Green ...
| | Gary Moore Bad For You Baby CD (2008)
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Another year, another Gary Moore blues-rock album nearly interchangeable with the last. That's no problem for fans or even newcomers, because despite the surface similarities between releases, Moore never seems to be going through the motions for the sake of further bulking up his already substantial catalog. His tough guitar lines remain biting yet classy, and his underappreciated voice is strong and convincing on originals and covers that nail all of the blues-rock bases without sounding rote. While there are no surprises here, Bad for You Baby is far from a disappointment. Moore continues a string of rugged, post-hard rock, power blues that he has carved his niche in since 1990's Still Got the Blues. He applies his throaty vocals and feral ...
| | Leslie West Dodgin' The Dirt CD (1994)
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| | Leslie West Theme CD (1988)
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| | Leslie West Guitarded CD (2005)
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2004 release from the former guitarist of Mountain & West Bruce & Laing.
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| | Beatles Magical Mystery Tour CD (1967)
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The first six songs on MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR were the soundtrack to the Beatles' TV movie of the same name. The film was an experimental mess, but the experimental pop of the album included some of their most memorable productions. The soundtrack side was dominated by Paul McCartney pop tunes, including the bittersweet piano ballad "Fool On The Hill" and "Your Mother Should Know," an impossibly catchy bit of Vaudevillian pop. But it also featured George Harrison's mystical "Blue Jay Way" (about his house in Hollywood) and John Lennon's "I Am The Walrus," which wedded a stream-of-consciousness lyric to a fierce drum beat, layers of strings, odd voices ...
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| | Heather Combs To The Good Times CD (2002)
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In a scene where 'I'm a singer-songwriter' is said almost as often as 'Hey look, there's a Starbucks', Heather Combs has managed to rise to the top as one of San Francisco's finest. There is a rawness, a magnetism to Heather's voice and songs that's so rare, so captivating. When she steps onto the stage it's as if she is walking through your front door and sitting down on the couch in your living room to play song after song just for you. Her guitar in hand, spilling out words as honestly as she felt them the moment she first scribbled them down. Born in Gainesville, Florida and raised by wolves - wait, no, wrong story, sorry - Heather was always intrigued by music. Her prized possession as a child was a vinyl copy of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" that she carried everywhere - even after it warped. She knew every word by heart. Just ask the neighbors. Finally she found her way to a guitar and the rest is history.Since fleeing from the East Coast to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1997, Heather has released 3 critically acclaimed records in less than 5 years ("Guilty" in 1997, and "To the Good Times" in 2000 and "Feel Like Flying" in 2002). In the last year alone, she and her band have opened up shows for The Who, Kasey Chambers, Dave Alvin, Tom Petty, Steve Earle, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Todd Snider, Joan Jett, Los Lobos and David Lindley. ...
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| | Janette Marie DR Freeman Mind Prints For Children CD (2007)
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The creator of Mind Prints, Dr. Janette Marie Freeman, is a mother of three and an expert in the field of personal transformation and consciousness studies. She is an ordained minister, author, dynamic teacher, and president ...
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