sgt_steiner
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- Nov 3, 2007
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Hey All -- Really enjoying the new Joe B. Like so many here, I'm a huge Joe B. fan and this album exceeded my expectations.
There's plenty to like about this record. First and foremost for me are the hard grooving tunes with the "Tower of Power"-style horn section playing full throttle behind him. Hell, I LOVE this sound and wouldn't mind an entire record of just those style tunes at some point
One reason I believe this record sounds so damned good (in addition to the crackerjack production) is this awesome list of vintage gear I saw online (below). IMHO the tones he gets are simply masterful. There's one track (can't remember the name right now) where his Tele simply SCORCHES the Earth and then salts the ground behind it for good measure. Everything a Tele should sound like and then some, and I'm really glad he got that down on record. It'll provide a really nice reference point for younger players seeking out that sound in the future.
Anyway, there are also a ton of fantastic LP and Dumble tones on this record, which is great for die-hard guitar nuts like myself. Clearly, A LOT of care went into producing it. For old fans and new listeners alike, I'd definitely recommend this one. Joe did good. Real good.
BONUS -- I've got the EU Vinyl which sounds FANTASTIC -- Dynamic Range of 12, which makes it supremely crankable. Cheers all!
There's plenty to like about this record. First and foremost for me are the hard grooving tunes with the "Tower of Power"-style horn section playing full throttle behind him. Hell, I LOVE this sound and wouldn't mind an entire record of just those style tunes at some point
One reason I believe this record sounds so damned good (in addition to the crackerjack production) is this awesome list of vintage gear I saw online (below). IMHO the tones he gets are simply masterful. There's one track (can't remember the name right now) where his Tele simply SCORCHES the Earth and then salts the ground behind it for good measure. Everything a Tele should sound like and then some, and I'm really glad he got that down on record. It'll provide a really nice reference point for younger players seeking out that sound in the future.
Anyway, there are also a ton of fantastic LP and Dumble tones on this record, which is great for die-hard guitar nuts like myself. Clearly, A LOT of care went into producing it. For old fans and new listeners alike, I'd definitely recommend this one. Joe did good. Real good.
BONUS -- I've got the EU Vinyl which sounds FANTASTIC -- Dynamic Range of 12, which makes it supremely crankable. Cheers all!
