Up close - another look
Eric Johnson
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Blues rock review
d. 16. July 2014
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Jackie Howell
d. 16. July 2014
"The beginning of the album sets up a beautiful introduction as to what will be expected, which is then followed up by a heavy, climactic moment. The centerpiece of the album is Johnson's unique rendition of John Coltrane's "Mr. PC," which sets the mood for the following tracks to close out the album in overdrive. Due to the uplifting, groovy swing of each song, this album brings out the most incredible adoration for, and demands respect for musical and artistic abilities. Tastefully chosen songs by Johnson himself allows this album to be nothing short of a melodic exhibition of career-long masterpieces".
Something else!
d. 17. June 2014
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Nick Deriso
d. 17. June 2014
"Europe Live illustrates, in song after brilliantly erudite song, what cutting Johnson loose - without overdubs, without punch ins, without edits - adds to compositions both familiar (his hit "Cliffs of Dover," John Coltrane's titanic "Mr. P.C.," the Grammy-nominated "Zap") and new ("Fatdaddy," from Johnson's most recent album). Due June 24, 2014 via Provogue, the 14-track project finds Johnson working within a lean, spacious trio format featuring bassist Chris Maresh and drummer Wayne Salzmann, primarily performing at Melkweg in Amsterdam".