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Principally recorded at The Record Plant, Los Angeles, California; The Record Plant, Sausalito, California; The Record Plant, New York; Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida.
Joe Walsh's catalog by this point was two albums strong and of a consistently high quality. Despite a change of lineup for So What -- a wide range of musicians is used, including the Eagles' Don Henley -- the sound is very similar to previous releases. A number of classic Walsh tracks are featured, including a more polished version of "Turn to Stone," originally featured on his debut album, Barnstorm, in a somewhat more riotous style. "Help Me Thru the Night," Walsh's mellowest song to date, is helped along by some fine lead and backing vocals from the band. So What sees Walsh in top form as a guitarist. Most of the nine tracks feature solos of unquestionable quality in his usual rock style. The classic rock genre that the man so well defined with his earlier albums is present here throughout, and it is pulled off with the usual unparalleled Joe Walsh ability. ~ Ben Davies
Personnel: Joe Walsh (vocals, guitar, Mellotron, synthesizer, ARP synthesizer, Moog synthesizer, background vocals); J.D. Souther (vocals, guitar, background vocals); Dan Fogelberg (vocals, guitar); Bryan Garofalo, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Jody Boyer, Randy Meisner (vocals, background vocals); John Stronach, Kenny Passarelli (vocals); Joe Vitale (flute, keyboards, drums); Leonard Southwick (harmonica); Tom Stephenson (organ, keyboards); Ron Grinel, Russ Kunkel (drums); Guille Garcia (congas, percussion).
Audio Mixers: Bill Szymczyk; John Stronach.
Recording information: Record Plant, LA, CA; Record Plant, New York, NY; Record Plant, Sausalito, CA.
Photographers: Lorrie Sullivan; Joe Walsh .
Personnel: Joe Walsh (vocals, guitar, piano, Mellotron, synthesizers, bass, organ); Leonard Southwick (harmonica); Tom Stephenson (organ); James Bond (acoustic bass); Kenny Passarelli (bass); Bryan Garafolo (bass, background vocals); Joe Vitale, Ron Grinel, Russ Kunkel (drums); Guille Garcia (congas); Jody Boyer, Dan Fogelberg, J.D. Souther, Glen Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner (background vocals).
Engineers: Al Blazek, Bill Szymczyk, John Stronach.
That's what! A great rock album that you will never get tired of hearing...
while the album is loaded with great, classic songs, with great lyrics from start to finish...the production quality and sound is what also separates it from other rock albums of the same era.
When you listen to this album along with every other Joe Walsh album/CD, you wonder why Joe doesn't tour more...
all of Joe Walsh's music has stood the test of time, has a unique sound and lends itself across a wide rock audience.
"So What" is the benchmark album that will forever define Joe Walsh as an American Rock Icon...
enjoy!
Submitted by markstarr21 (st louis, MO) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 3 found this helpful.
excellent remember barnstorm?well joe just got better and better.the james gang,the eagles!!!!!! anyone who doesn't like joe walsh,is no-one.this is a great,i mean excellent cd!!!!!!!! Submitted by a reviewer (san jose) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 2 found this helpful.
This is the real (Best of Joe) Forget wasting your time and money on the various best of Joe Walsh CD's.
This little gem is a powerhouse rock album with real guts. Joe makes his guitar scream on, (Turn to Stone), and (County Fair). This is a great rock album, it's one of those rare CD's where you want to listen to every song over and over, and you'll never hit the skip song button. If by chance this CD is packaged as a double two for one set along with, (The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get) grab two copies, one for yourself, and one as a gift. Joe rocks on both records, and these were some of the first studio sessions that he had the chance to perform with Don Henley and Glenn Frey before joining the EAGLES. This is a must have CD! Submitted by stevemacqueen2000 (Long Island) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 5 found this helpful.
This album will never get outdated I've been listening to this album since it was in vinyl. It never gets old, and it is the classic rock album!! Submitted by Glenn (California) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 4 found this helpful.
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