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Johnny Winter - Johnny Winter And Audio CD

A fair review of the Johnny Winter "Johnny Winter And" 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: Johnny Winter And
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Release Date: 1993-01-25
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Guess I'll Go Away 2: Ain't That A Kindness 3: No Time To Live 4: "Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo 5: Am I Here? 6: Look Up 7: Prodigal Son 8: On The Limb 9: Let The Music Play 10: Nothing Left 11: Funky Music

JOHNNY WINTER AND
Much to my surprise i was shocked at the crummy sound quality on this disc. After not hearing this album since my days in high school i was looking forward to checking it out once again. The drums and bass are mixed down too low and there seems to be a continual hiss or "scratchy" sound thru out the cd. At first i had thought it was put out by some other independent label other than Columbia but upon inspection the disc does say "Columbia" on it so. . . why the crummy sound? It also stated that the cd was an "import" so maybe that had something to do with it. This cd does have its moments however with such great songs as "Prodigal Son","On the Limb" and of course "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" plus the twin guitars of both Johnny Winter and Rick Derringer. I can only hope that Columbia will put this back out one day with the proper re-mastered sound it deserves. But for now,be forewarned about the lousy sound on this one. .


Seek Out DCC Remaster!!!
Sony has remastered Winter's eponymous debut, and issued a 'deluxe' edition of 1969's "Second Winter" (also issued on gold disc by Mobile Fidelity). Johnny Winter was signed to Columbia Records in 1968 and for the next decade or so sold a lot of records, beat a harrowing addiction to Heroin, and helped ressurect Muddy Waters' post-Chess career producing the blues giant's superb, final three albums. ". . . And", Winter's third release, from 1970, somehow has fallen through the cracks. Fans already know that after the McCoys ('Hang On Sloopy', among other hits) broke up
Winter hired the group - most importantly guitarist/producer Rick Derringer - to form And. This album is harder rocking, the blues sublimated within a Stones-like soundscape. And Winter's singing shows greater subtlety than previously. Also the material is very consistent. (A live album, "Johnny Winter And. . . Live!" from 1971 became Winter's biggest album to date, but to these ears it has dated a bit, relying too much on flash and bombast, despite some dazzling moments). Forget the European edition offered here, which dates from 1993 - the sound is drab and colorless. I'm writing this review to let others know that audiophile label DCC (best known for their exquisite gold discs, remastered by Steve Hoffman) for a brief time had a regular-priced line of silver CDs, and in this case Hoffman beautifully remastered "Johnny Winter And" for release around the turn of the century. Of course the graphics are reproduced exactly down to the last detail(DCC was always way more faithful to such details than DCC - even devoting two booklet pages to repros of the original vinyl LP's side one/two labels!), but the revelation is in the sound. If you have the BGO edition, or an old vinyl copy, this edition will blow you away with its attention to detail, ambience, and warmth. Guitar parts you never noticed, the feel of a great band in the room, cymbals that 'sing'. . . In my opinion "And" and "Still Alive and Well" (1973) are perhaps Winter's finest albums ever, in terms of quality material, committment, and overall impact, so Winter fans certainly might want to track this one down, unless Sony has plans to reissue their own upgrade soon. Of course it's out of print, but the original (circa 1999-2000) label and serial numbers are: DCC Compact Classics, DZS-194. And good luck!.


The best Johnny Winter studio album ever!
The songs and performance is amazing. My favorite studio album from Johnny Winter. Although not as "raw" and "blaring" as his other albums, I actually like the melancholic and polished feel of this record. Great production work on the sound. I first heard it as a 16 year old and 35 years later, I still love it so much today. For the "live" album you must get "Johnny Winter And Live" its awesome too. I believe there is a combined set being sold. A must have for all fans. Absolutely 2 thumbs up!! Does anyone know where I can get the sheet music for this album? .


Guess I'll Go Away
I Mean 'R&R Hootchie Koo' & all are fine, but as a 13 year old guitar freak, hearing that for the 1st time really opened my mind. Just spent an afternoon surfing Winter Websites, & I'm surprised that no-one mentions 'Guess I'll Go Away'; the opening track that for me led to an interest in Johnny for years to come. (I don't just mean the 'flanging', I'm still not sure of the time signature in this) A shame he didn't do much more in this vein. This album & 'Still Alive & Well', still do it for me, and are among my all time faves, but non of them are free of 'filler'. . .


Winter sets the standard for classic guitar ballad
From the moment the first Am is strummed, the guitar player knows this song is a serious attempt at classic rock guitar. The album JOHNNY WINTER AND provides guitar purists with one of rock's great guitar ballads, LET THE MUSIC PLAY.
Winter and fellow guitarist, former McCoy's guitarist, Rick Derringer take the listener into a soulful journey of guitar playing that actually over power the lyrics of the song. From the first hard hitting lick of the lead intro, LET THE MUSIC PLAY definately puts Winter into the league of other great rock guitarists, leaving the throne of the white blues guitarist and claiming his place in the 'hallso of great rock guitar' with all the drama and imagery we guitarists so love from this genera. The rest of the album is great, but LET THE MUSIC PLAY will always be one of my top ten guitar ballads. If for nothing else, buy this CD for this song. I assure you, the rest of the album won't dissapoint. .


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