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Johnny Winter - Guitar Slinger Audio CD

A fair review of the Johnny Winter "Guitar Slinger" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Johnny Winter reviews here, or go back to the Johnny Winter tabs.

Johnny Winter Band: Johnny Winter
Title: Guitar Slinger
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Release Date: 1990-10-25
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: It's My Life, Baby 2: Don't Take Advantage of Me 3: Iodine in My Coffee 4: Trick Bag 5: Mad Dog 6: Boot Hill 7: I Smell Trouble 8: Lights Out 9: Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye 10: My Soul

"Rockin' Blues"
This is the best CD purchase i've made in quite awhile!
WHEW! Some rockin' kick as_ blues! Fantastic guitarist
and lyrics . . so fun!.


Guitar Slinger by Johnny Winter
Got this CD, but have had the album since it first came out. This is a must have for any Johnny Winter fans. I had forgotten how great all the music was. Highly recommend this item.


Texas guitar at its finest
Notables on this album are his version of the old blues standard "Boot Hill" and "Trick Bag". Johnny once again proves himself master of the Texas/Blues guitar. But really, I don't think there's a throughaway cut on this CD. .


A Bit Of A Letdown
The reviews, the title of the cd, and my liking of his other efforts I have purchased recently, made this cd a must for me to find. Perhaps I should have waited for a second listen before posting a review, but I needed to speak out here. When i finally got my hands on it, I was disappointed. First the sound is recorded at much lower a volume than some of his other works. O. K. it's not a remasterd cd but it was recorded a lot more recently, so I was expecting better quality. The vocals as one poster stated was much better and clearer. However the guitar seemed pushed far back in the mix. His other cd's are better and bluesier.


Strong Medicine
It's some of the most energised, wildest, hell-raising blues I've ever heard! Forget about those ramshackle mid-70s efforts: Johnny's in the very best company here. I've had this disc for a couple of years now and can't stop playing it. Largely self-produced, Johnny's cranked-up, turbo-charged playing is given free reign, with generous doses of his trademark slide, and those machine-gun speed solos that only he can deliver (who else can keep up?). The rhythm section is watertight, and while the rollicking keyboards take a back seat, they don't leave us asking that perennial question ("where's your brother???"). Tasteful horn arrangements are featured on a few tracks, but for me the real suprise of this recording is Johnny's improved vocals (compared to earlier efforts). They're more assured and even soulful at times (even when he's barking!), but typically gravel-toned and raucous. If there's anything missing here, well, it's an acoustic number, but hey, when was the last time a restaurant gave you a sample of everything on the menu? I've long been mystified why blues "desert island" lists never seem to include a Johnny Winter album. Surely there must be at least a few strong candidates! Well, this is my one. This is strong medicine, not the herbal variety, which I recommend unreservedly.


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