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Although guitarist Larry Carlton is known primarily as a smooth-jazz performer, both solo and with Fourplay, his roots are in session work with pop/rock artists, most notably Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. On 2006's FIREWIRE, Carlton gets back to his rock beginnings, offering up a set of tunes that focus on the energetic side of his playing. Aiding Carlton in this musical about-face is producer Csaba Petocz, who has been in the studio with acts such as Elvis Costello and Metallica, and here leads the six-stringer in a bold, assertive direction. Also joined by prolific drummer Matt Chamberlain and other top-tier musicians, Carlton leans into the shuffling "Inkblot 11," indulges in Jimi Hendrix-like riffing on "Naked Truth," and sinks into a deep blues groove with "Surrender." More in line with albums by Joe Satriani and Steve Vai than anything in the easy-listening vein, FIRE WIRE highlights the adventurous aspects of this expert guitarist.Down Beat (p.73) - "[He] uncorks riffs on self-penned instrumentals that generate drama ranging from serene awe to brash exhilaration."
JazzTimes (p.86) - "[E]ven when Carlton's guitar is dripping with nasty distortion...it still cuts through with emotional directness." Larry Carlton Fire Wire Songs Fire Wire Music Review Average Rating: (3.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Larry Carlton returns to rock
Larry Carlton has lost none of his originality as he returns to his early rock roots on this album.He plays with sparkle and is ably supported by some excellent musicians. If you like melodic rock guitar, then you'll like this album.
Submitted by jimmyjames543 (Somerset, United Kingdom) 
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 Another Side Of Larry!
This is a motivator,a fun disk,a romp,jazz rock to put you in a go get'em mood.Even the slower tunes are played with urgency.The recording is clean ,with everyones part heard clearly.The smooth jazz man kicks it up to a funky level.
Submitted by bruce f. (Murphy,Tx.USA)
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 horrible...just horrible
Dont expect very much from Carlton on this one- 'cause youre going to get even less than you expect. This wouldnt be considered 'good' guitar-playing by anyone- much less from someone with a reputation like LC.
I think this hits a new low for him.
What a disappointment.
Submitted by Vintage LC fan (Nashville, TN)
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What a Great CD!
This CD is outstanding! It falls somwhere between intrumental rock and fusion. The tunes are good, and all the playing is top notch. Larry shows he can play heavy and yet be more tasteful than most instrumental rock guitarists. A materful album form a guitar master. If you are really into the smooth side of smooth jazz, you probably will not like it. But if you like real music played by skilled musicians, buy it now!
Submitted by Mark Wellman (central Louisiana)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No This CD is actually very good
Plenty of solo artists have made a CD showing their ability to step outside of their normal genre. This is that CD for Larry Carlton. I've been a fan since album one and this CD is the funky rock side of Larry. He's done this before on a jazzier note, but this is definitely more rock than jazz. Any fan of good guitar (bass and/or drums) music will enjoy this CD. He's a great guitar player and this CD highlights his continuing ability to astound. Buy it.
Submitted by Rich (Plano, TX, USA)
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A surprise best-seller when it was first released, this mostly improvised pairing of singer/keyboardist/producer Al Kooper with two major guitar heroes of the day sounds fascinating all these years later precisely because of the distance of time--nobody makes records like this any more. The material runs the gamut from folk pop (covers of Donovan and Dylan), to blues ("Albert's Shuffle," "You Don't Love Me"), to heady jams ("His Holy Modal Majesty"), to big-band jazz ("Harvey's Tune").
All the tunes make effective templates for the kind off-the-cuff music-making that in less capable hands might have resulted in simple noodling. In fact, although Bloomfield and Stills don't play together on any of the cuts (Bloomfield played on one side of the original LP, Stills on the other), all three principals get off lots of good licks and producer Kooper has some interesting tricks up his sleeve, as in the over-the-top phasing he lavishes on "You Don't Love Me." The only real disappointment here is that Stills, a far better singer than Kooper, never opens his mouth.
Those familiar with the Live Adventures album these two recorded at the Fillmore West know how brilliant they could be on stage, and here's another gem, recorded at the Fillmore East this time and featuring 'One Way Out,' 'It's My Own Fault' (with Bloomfield trading licks with Johnny Winter...Johnny ...
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"147 4th Street" features some bold playing from Larry Carlton (known for his work with Steely Dan). The acclaimed guitarist also plays a great bluesy solo on his own composition "Cool Train." However, this album is generally made up of carefully restrained improvisations. The smartly composed, mellow compositions are left to speak for themselves on this disc of warm and breezy music.
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Track Listing of songs: DISC 1: Deep Sea Diver; Bye Baby Bye; Good Rockin' Tonight; Lolly Pop Mama; Special Lesson No. 1; Woman's a Wonderful Thing; Mighty, Mighty Man; Miss Fanny Brown; Whose Hat Is That; Long 'Bout Midnight; 'Fore Day in the Morning; Rainy Weather Blues; Miss Fanny Brown Returns; Roy Brown's Boogie; Judgement Day Blues; Rockin' at Midnight; Please Don't Go; Riding High; Boogie at Midnight; Blues Got Me Again, The; I Feel That Young Man's Rhythm; End of My Journey; Cadillac Baby; Hard Luck Blues; Butcher Pete Pt. 1; DISC 2: Butcher Pete Pt. 2; New Rebecca; Sweet Peach; Love Don't Love Nobody; Dreaming Blues; Good Man Blues; Too Much Loving Ain't Good; Teenage Jamboree; Train Time Blues; Bar Room Blues; Long About Sundown; Beautician Blues; Double Crossin' Woman; Wrong Woman Blues; Good Rockin' Man; I've Got the Last Laugh Now; Big Town; Brown Angel; Rock-a-Bye Baby; Lonesome Lover; Answer to Big Town; Money Can't Buy Love; Travelin' Man; Hurry Hurry Baby; Midnight Lover Man; DISC 3: Stardust; She's Got Great Big Eyes; Dave's Boogie Woogie; Bum Mae; Mr. Fool; Country Boy; High Society Blues; Girl Town Blues; Carnival Day; That's How You Got Killed Before; Messy Bessie; Going to Chow; Poppa Stoppa Theme Song; Ain't Gonna Do It; Country Boy Goes Home; Ah Cubanas; Frantic Chick; ...
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