Escape from Hollywood

The Hellecasters | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 15, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Pharaoh Records
• ASIN: B0002TLBL6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,127 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

These unique collections of electrical trend setting and cutting edge instrumentals will satisfy the old fans and create new ones. The re-introduction of The Hellecasters' music is long overdue! Total Telecaster terror from the tenacious troika-de-twang. Pharoah Records.2006

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful pickin', March 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Escape From Hollywood (Audio CD)

I'm a guitarist raised on country and bluegrass. In high school I got into Led Zep, the Stones and Rush. But more than 10 years ago, I really got into instrumental "shredders" like Satriani, Vai, Johnson and Morse. Even while I played this heavy stuff, I stayed in touch with my roots and dabbled with the blues.

Four months ago, I heard "Hanging at Tom and Rita's". I was floored and ordered the CD. And I was not disappointed. Every track is special and very exciting to me. The Hellecasters combine jazz, country and instrumental shred in a way that really appeals to my taste, especially given my appreciation of great instrumental guitar.

Their technical ability is indescribable and all three bend their unique styles to orchestrated harmonies and sophisticated improvisational flights. Joe and Steve would be humbled.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!, August 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Escape From Hollywood (Audio CD)

If you like instrumental music, this CD is one of the best I ever heard. Contains a variety of styles...great music for cruising. I haven't heard any of their other CD's but I'm going to check them out. This CD is NOT BORING!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the guy that says this is boring!, July 30, 2000

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Guybert - See all my reviews

This review is from: Escape From Hollywood (Audio CD)

That guy obviously doesn't appreciate fine talent. This is an awesome follow-up to their awesome debut "Return of the Hellecasters." These guys mostly play country-style, but "Danger Man" starts it off and displays various styles all rolled into one, including surf, which is great! "Mad for Mothra" is a cool song that sounds like it could be in a Mothra movie. There are some really cool songs on this one, but by far, "Inspector Gadget" is one of the coolest, catchiest songs they've ever done! My favorite from the whole album, which is entirely enjoyable. So, if you enjoy guitar music and are willing to try something different, buy this now!