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Playful Heart album by Robin Trower was released Mar 08, 2011 on the Repertoire label. In his mid-sixties when this 2010 disc was released, Robin Trower seems to be getting more productive as he ages. Playful Heart CD music This is the guitarist's fourth album in three years, including a studio and live project on which he shared top billing with Jack Bruce. Playful Heart music CDs Somewhat surprisingly, there is no drop-off in quality. Playful Heart songs In fact, this hour-long, 11-cut platter contains some of his finest material of the past decade. Playful Heart album Everything down to the artwork and packaging is up to the high standards Trower set for himself in his productive and commercially successful '70s run and truth be told, many of these songs, such as the hooky title track, could easily slot into those classics. Playful Heart CD music There are fewer rockers and neither Trower nor singer Davey Pattison (who shares vocals with the guitarist) has the rumbling lung power of the late James Dewar, but these songs mine the spacy, moody territory staked out by such memorable gems as "Bridge of Sighs" and "I Can't Wait Much Longer." The trio format leaves room for Trower's lines to float and weave throughout tunes, and they benefit from restrained playing by all involved. Playful Heart music CDs They find their sweet spot in nuances and subtleties as opposed to heavy riffs. He even leans toward supper club jazz in the sly, fingerpopping, quarter-to-three groove of "Camille," perhaps the most unusual and shaded approach he has taken. Harder-edged numbers such as "The Turning" are dialed down to maintain the vibe, yet raise the temperature to energize the overall tone. But selections such as "Find Me" nail Trower's pensive, contemplative atmospherics, influenced by blues, R&B, and of course, Hendrix's flowing reverb. The nearly eight-minute closing "And We Shall Call It Love" hovers over a boiling, repeating bassline as Trower applies his molten guitar to a solo so sublime, it's a shame it has to end. While some may bemoan the fact that this really isn't breaking any new ground, something that can be said for any number of Trower albums, it will still appeal to fans and newcomers as a classy, entirely distinctive work that doesn't need volume or demonstrative licks to be poignant and effective. ~ Hal Horowitz 2010/11 studio album from UK guitar legend & singer.11 tracks Record Collector (magazine) (p. 98) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he latest in his long line of blues-infused rock sets is as soulful as any."

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This is a great album. Different from my favorite Robin Trower album, Bridge of Sighs, but still excellent. The guitar work is amazing. Robin's playing gets better with time and the band supports him well. The song selection is diverse blending blues, jazz, and rock tones through-out. Robin is one of the greatest and most expressive rock/blues guitarists of all time. Highly recommended.
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Brilliant
If you are into Robin Trower then this is the album for you. Guitar playing is brilliant.
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"The Playful Heart" finds Trower coming close to his classic roots of the 1970's. Even though the title song isn't really light-hearted or "playful", the rest of the CD is wonderful. "The Turning" and "Find Me" are classics. The rest of the CD contains much better music than he has done in the past 25 years. Being a fan of his since Procol Harum, you won't be disappointed in this, his latest outing. Enjoy.
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Label	Repertoire
Orig Year	2010
CD Universe Part number	8457439
Catalog number	1011422
Discs	1
Release Date	Mar 08, 2011
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo