Audio CD review:
Adrian Legg - Fingers And Thumbs [ENHANCED CD]

Adrian Legg - Fingers And Thumbs [ENHANCED CD]

Band: Adrian Legg Title: Fingers And Thumbs [ENHANCED CD] Rating: Release Date: 20 April, 1999 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Lunchtime At Rosie's 2: Not Remotely Blue 3: Hymn For Jaco 4: McPherson 5: (Pace Doc) 6: Shorelines 7: Cradle Songs 8: Tracy's Big Moment 9: Rocking Horse 10: Tiddles 11: Mdrundgum

Editoral Review While nearly every song showcases his unbelievably quick, fluid finger playing, Legg never sacrifices melody to virtuosity. From the country hoedown stomp of "Lunchtime at Rosie's" to the childlike whimsy of "Rocking Horse," Adrian Legg's second Red House Records release is sure to please fans of this wonderfully dexterous acoustic guitarist. On songs such as "Shorelines" and "Cradle Songs," Legg establishes tranquil, even hypnotic atmospheres that serve as perfect counterpoints to his uptempo material. On "Tiddles," a little comedic discourse about a cat's unfortunate encounter with the neighbor's dog, Legg puts the guitar down as he tells us of the cat's sad demise ("Finally the whiff of his decomposition made plain his condition. . . "). A special bonus for those with CD-ROM drives: Legg includes a selection of his photographs to illustrate each song. --Percy Keegan .. You can see a complete list of all Adrian Legg discography, or go back to the Adrian Legg tabs