When most fans recall Jake E. Lee's playing, it is his stellar, heavy metal-esque style featured on such mid-'80s Ozzy classics as Bark at the Moon and The Ultimate Sin. But aside from hardcore fans, Lee is a bluesy, classic rocker at heart, as evidenced by his work with his post-Ozzy band, Badlands, and especially on his latest solo album, Retraced. Comprised entirely of covers, Lee doesn't go the usual Stones/Zeppelin route, but instead, picks lesser-known songs from his days as a teen playing in bands -- including selections from such outfits as Robin Trower, Johnny Winter, and Trapeze, among others. Reading Lee's notes in the CD booklet, it's surprising to learn that he hadn't picked up his instrument for a year before Shrapnel head Mike Varney convinced him to do the project. The deciding factor for Lee was the rhythm section -- Vanilla Fudge's Tim Bogert on bass and session ace Aynsley Dunbar on drums -- who supports Lee throughout. Ex-Michael Schenker singer Chris Logan handles vocals, and as evidenced by such cuts as "Evil" and "Guess I'll Go Away," Logan gets quite David Coverdale-esque at times. Despite the long fretboard layoff, Lee can still wail away with the best of them, especially on "Way Back to the Bone." For fans of modern-day blues-rock (with, obviously, a classic rock edge), Retraced is definitely recommended. ~ Greg Prato
A covers album teaming up with drummer Aynsley Dunbar bassist Tim Bogert and vocalist Chris Logan. Plays songs of Free, Montrose,Grand Funk, Johnny Winter, Robin Trower, etc., 11 Tracks
Photographer: Kelly Garni.
Personnel: Jake E. Lee (guitar); Jake E. Lee; Tim Bogert (bass guitar); Chris Logan (vocals); Aynsley Dunbar (drums).
Recording information: Java Jag Studios, Las Vegas, NV; Tone Factory, Las Vegas, NV.
Great Bluesy Rock Good old fashioned rock n roll with a hint of blues. 7.5 out of 10 Submitted by tbirdbassman836 (Murrieta, Ca, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Jake is Back!!
JAKE E LEE RETURNS WITH A BRILLIANT ALBUM OF COVER TUNES. BACKED UP BY THE GREAT RYTHMN SECTION OF TIM BOGERT & ANSLY DUNBAR. IF YOU LIKED JAKE'S WORK WITH BADLANDS THEN YOU'LL LOVE RETRACED.
HECK, EVEN IF YOU LIKE GREAT GUITAR PLAYING.......BUY THIS CD!! Submitted by fwalt63 (NEBRASKA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
big jake He is always the best Submitted by malone (“Wallingford, CT, S.U.A.„)) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Still a great player! Jake has been around for a long time. Every time I hear something new from him I get chills. Hhis approach is always original even if he is doing cover tunes for this album. His playing is unmistakeable. Get it and enjoy until his next album! Submitted by dillexr (Ohio) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Like an old comfortable pair of jeans!!!! Been a fan of Jake's for many years, & buying this CD & playing it is like slipping into that old pair of jeans - you know the ones - they fit you in all the right places & are the most comfy things you own. Bluesy rock that hits you in the ear-drum & leave you begging for more! My CD player in the truck won't let me take it out. Submitted by FirandRain (Florida, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great Bluesy Rock
Jake is Back!!
Still a great player!
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