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Johnny Winter - Let Me In Audio CD

A fair review of the Johnny Winter "Let Me In" 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: Let Me In
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Release Date: 1992-06-29
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Illustrated Man 2: Barefootin' 3: Life Is Hard 4: Hey You 5: Blue Mood 6: Sugaree 7: Medicine Man 8: You're Humbuggin' Me 9: If You Got a Good Woman 10: Got to Find My Baby 11: Shame, Shame, Shame 12: Let Me In 13: You Lie Too Much

Not your mother's bedtime music
What's that feeling, down in your feet? What's that -- you want to get up and *move*? -- maybe even *dance*? There really must be something wrong with you, boy -- better get yerself checked out before you succumb to boogie fever or rock-and-roll flu!

Well. I know, I know; all you wanted to do was lay down and relax, and then someone had to go and put this into the changer. It's not likely you've even come to this page without having serious interest in the white-haired guitarist from Texas, so I won't presume you don't know just what Johnny Winter is all about.

I will however go against the grain of Winter-fandom and proclaim Johnny's two 1990's releases as being every bit as good as the early releases he's best known for -- even better, IMHO, than the "JW And" era. Those early releases tended toward excessive soloing -- the hallmark of the age, really, and Johnny was as much a harbinger as practitioner of the style.

These Pointblank releases, however, find Johnny just right: it's all Johnny (just as he should be) but finally framed at his best. His singing is emotive and expressive, and so is his guitar. The band is his regular trio, totally in sync with his Johnnyness. Guest appearances are fantastically appropriate (especially Dr John!), and the song styles give a nice variety. Simply put, it's Johnny at the top of his game, front to back. [Just as good: the followup release, HEY WHERE'S YOUR BROTHER?]

Personal favorites include "The Illustrated Man" (so perfect for him, it's surprising he didn't write it), T-bone Walker's "Blue Mood" (here done acoustically), and "Hey You", which plumbs the depths of social inquiry in the guise of the most hoppin' party tune ever -- not only will you be smiling, but you should also be exhausted enough to finally get that nap you were wanting beforehand :)
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One of Johnny's Best
Wasn't too crazy about his 80's stuff (hey, it was the 80's. To me, after the 70's Johnny sort of hit a wall. Besides the NBA, pretty much everything sucked). But this cd kicks a**!! Sugaree, Illustrated Man, You're Humbuggin' Me--really good. Medicine Man--one of his best recordings ever. Talk about some top-notch stuff!! This one, though not quite up there with the first two CBS records, is absolutely a must-have for Johnny fans. Nice, stripped down production. It's like they just got some good levels in the studio and went to town. .


Life is hard
Well worth thr price of admission for track'Life is hard. I own all of his studio music with the exception the older sub-standard stuff which he was just a sideman,making 'qquestinable' music for su-standard peple. There are so many superb tracks, the playing is stellar and the vibe between the contributing musicians is top-rate. Highly reccommended. Best place to start for this under-rated blues genius!Brilliant.


One of Johnny's best
I bought this superb album yesterday and it is still constantly in my cd player. I am running out of words in praising this sensational album from one of the greatest guitar players after Hendrix and Rory Gallagher. All the songs are essential blues rock with some incendiary and superlative guitar playing from Winter. I rate this amongst his best after his self titled DEBUT SECOND WINTER and STILL ALIVE AND WELL albums. .


Johnny breaks the door down!

EVERY track on this one is totally fabulous. 1991 wasn't a really good year for blues but this album as well as John Lee Hookers "The Healer" continued to burn the flame during that dark peroid. . . Johnnys voice is at its peak, his guitar work is incendiary and the greatest thing about this album is the feeling throughout that Johnny and his band ( who are also 100% superb!) are really enjoying every moment of it.
Billy Branchs harp work is stunning and Dr. Johns piano is practically in flames, especially on that last track " You Lie Too Much" (c. d version only/bonus track).
This c. d goes so well together with Johnnys two previous c. ds " Guitar Slinger" and the merciless "Third Degree". . . they all have the same very high level of energy.


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