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Great Divide

Tommy ShawAudio CD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Tommy Shaw – The Great Divide

“The Great Divide is a story of love and life; of happiness and hope; of loss and discovery. It’s the story of a journey that spans generations, and is ultimately about trying to find your way home. And I’m as proud of this story as any I’ve ever told.”

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (March 22, 2011)
  • Original Release Date: 2011
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Pazzo Music
  • ASIN: B004LSJCI8
  • In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,220 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2011 release from the Classic Rock veteran and member of Styx, Damn Yankees and Shaw Blades. Though Shaw went on to become one of the brightest stars in Rock `n Roll, his early love of roots music always burned bright. The sense of direction instilled in him at that early age has led him on a remarkable path of musical discovery and storytelling, and ultimately, has led him home, to The Great Divide

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The whole album is great, but those three songs really stand out. Larry Walker  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Great new songs with Tommy's fantastic voice. Scott  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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20 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice surprise. March 26, 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Anyone who has ever examined the entire catalog of Tommy Shaw's recorded career (STYX, solo, DAMN YANKEES, Shaw*Blades, etc.) would recognize that among his many strengths (remarkable vocals, brilliant guitar and amazing song structure) is his diversity.

The pint sized rocker with the gigantic sound came from the deep south of Montgomery, Alabama and made it to the big show in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. He has since made his mark in the Big Apple before settling down once and for all in Los Angeles.

Growing up listening to The Grand Ole Oprey to writing songs for Ozzy Ozborne, Tommy has recorded his own tracks with incredible fluidity incorporating sounds from Heavy Metal to gospel, from progressive rock to country, including elements of folk on to the blues, and just about everything in between.

So for any fans of Tommy's (especially those who favored the Shaw*Blades album HALLUCINATION) would never be more than mildly surprised that Tommy would one day record an album of "Blue Grass music."

Blue Grass is one of my less favorite styles (more palletable than hip/hop, which beats rap and industrial rock), so I held my trepidations for this recording.

I was surprised, not by the notion of Tommy recording such an album but by the quality of the album recorded.

Tommy never strays far from his natural voice (no over-wrought southern twang drenched in nasal tones) no overly-clever hokey lyrics. The album is really just a down-home country album. In fact, the album is quite reminiscent of the Shaw*Blades debut.

The lead song on the album could easily fit on his brilliant albums WHAT IF and 7 DEADLY ZENS. The title track and AFRAID OF LOVE could also nestle in among the tracks of those two records and not draw undo attention.

Most of the remaining tracks are intelligent, soulful and simply fantastic. As with every Tommy Shaw album there is always a song of average or above average quality but as with every previous solo album the entirety is just mind-blowing.

The songs SAWMILL, SHADOWS IN THE MOONLIGHT and UMPTEEN MILES are true 1950's country music written with the lyricism of true country life with genuine country musical simplicity. Which might be why this album is regarded as Blue Grass rather than Country... because modern day country is nothing more than hillbilly wannabe pop drivel.

The biggest criticism of mine is that for some reason Tommy gave away most of the best guitar work to others, when he has proved beyond a shadow of the doubt that he himself is among the most talented of string pickers in rock and roll. While Clapton, Hendrix, Schon or Satriani might be brilliant technicians with their distinctive tones... but the greatest guitarists (Don Felder, David Gilmour, Terry Kath) are the ones who can pick up and play almost any guitar type (six-string, twelve-string, dobro, pedal steel, banjo, sitar, etc.) and make beautiful harmony with each and every one.

Considering his dobro guitar work on the DAMN YANKEES blues tunes MYSTIFIED and DOUBLE COYOTE and his mandolin work on STYX' BOAT ON THE RIVER and his own HALF A MIND (the precursor to Tommy recording a country album) I am just saddened that my musical hero gave away the solos and leads to other, lesser guitarists.

The album is chock full of brilliant songs, some mind-blowing in their structure, subject and performances... THE GREAT DIVIDE is a country album from a down home country boy. Anyone who knows the career of Tommy Shaw would not be surprised. 'Bama boy goes home. THE GREAT DIVIDE would make the ghosts of The Grand Ole Opry (Ernest Tubb, Hank Snow, Kitty Wells, and others) proud. Tommy proves that roots music isn't dead... its just been buried under the crushing weight of modern day fluff.

Tommy Shaw... THE GREAT DIVIDE, the album that bridges the gap between 2011 and 1970. Thank you Tommy Shaw for expanding your artistry and stretching out beyond the parameters of past glory. This album is wonderful for all listeners, country or rock and roll.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Different, but real April 1, 2011
Format:Audio CD
I was really surprized to hear that Tommy Shaw was putting out a bluegrass album. Reluctant to purchase it, but love it. Tommy Shaw has the voice and talent to perform any type of music. I really like the title track, Shadows in the Moonlight, and I'll Be Coming Home. The whole album is great, but those three songs really stand out.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Different but good! May 31, 2011
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The Great Divide is a good solo cd from Tommy Shaw. People looking for "7 Deadly Zens" part 2 need not read any further. This is more like Shaw-Blades "My Hallucination" gone bluegrass. It is classified as bluegrass, but to me it seems like a "mainstream-ized" style of bluegrass. A lot like Alison Krauss, who coincidentaly is on the album. I can appreciate Tommy letting musicians whose focus is bluegrass have the solos on most of the tracks, but I would have appreciated hearing him play more mandolin and maybe trading solos on a couple of songs. Overall it is a good effort, but I don't think it is his best.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A surprise
I didn't know what to expect with this work, and I have to be in the mood for such a fast tempo. But I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoy this album.
Published 8 days ago by Sheila Englehart
5.0 out of 5 stars Tommy Shaw is Awesome!!!
This new music from Tommy Shaw is so good. I personally like alot of different kinds of music and I have been a Tommy Shaw fan since I was a little kid so my opinion may be... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Darlene
4.0 out of 5 stars An Very Good BLUEGRASS CD
Let's be clear. This is a Bluegrass/Country CD. Some people didn't seem understand this, although I fail to why. Read more
Published 2 months ago by D Crouch
1.0 out of 5 stars Tommy Shaw Bluegrass? Naw!
Tommy Shaw is one of my favorite artists from the 80's. "Crystal Ball" written and sung by Tommy Shaw shortly after he joined Styx is my favorite song of all time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Keljen4327
4.0 out of 5 stars Dont kow what to say...
I have been a Huge Tommy Shaw fan and have had almost all of his solo stuff since he left Styx. He is one of the best lyricists out there who is able to create great poetry and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Phillip L. Keup
1.0 out of 5 stars Without having listened to the album
I loved Tommy Shaw and James Young in Styx but I don't understand....Tommy Shaw is allowed to explore his non-hard rock influences? Really? Wow, how hypocritical.... Read more
Published 4 months ago by rubelator
5.0 out of 5 stars Tommy Shaw Can Do No Wrong
This is a great cd. A huge difference from his usual Styx sound but still a great album to listen to. The songs are catchy and he's got a timeless voice. Read more
Published 5 months ago by cyswatts
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a joy to listen to
I'm a huge Tommy Shaw fan, since early childhood...never heard a note of his I didn't like.

The only thing I have to add to the other glowing reviews on here is that... Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Whatley
5.0 out of 5 stars If You're a Fan of Music... and NOT Hung Up on Genre...
This is why I enjoy Styx and their outside projects (solo work by TS, DDY, and JY, Damn Yankees, DDY's 2 musicals). Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. Madsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
I've always been a Tommy Shaw fan and loved everything he's done. Growing up in the South and in same era, Tommy and I grew up listening to the same type of music. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ColoradoS&S
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