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Johnny Winter | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Alligator Records
• ASIN: B0000009Y1
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,096 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #11 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Electric Blues Guitar
  • #65 in Music > Blues > Slide Guitar
  • #76 in Music > Blues > Regional Blues > Texas Blues

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Medicine, January 5, 2001

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David Collin (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guitar Slinger (Audio CD)

I've had this disc for a couple of years now and can't stop playing it. It's some of the most energised, wildest, hell-raising blues I've ever heard! Forget about those ramshackle mid-70s efforts: Johnny's in the very best company here. Largely self-produced, Johnny's cranked-up, turbo-charged playing is given free reign, with generous doses of his trademark slide, and those machine-gun speed solos that only he can deliver (who else can keep up?). The rhythm section is watertight, and while the rollicking keyboards take a back seat, they don't leave us asking that perennial question ("where's your brother???"). Tasteful horn arrangements are featured on a few tracks, but for me the real suprise of this recording is Johnny's improved vocals (compared to earlier efforts). They're more assured and even soulful at times (even when he's barking!), but typically gravel-toned and raucous. If there's anything missing here, well, it's an acoustic number, but hey, when was the last time a restaurant gave you a sample of everything on the menu? I've long been mystified why blues "desert island" lists never seem to include a Johnny Winter album. Surely there must be at least a few strong candidates! Well, this is my one. This is strong medicine, not the herbal variety, which I recommend unreservedly.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roaring Blues, October 3, 2000

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Kurt Harding "bon vivant" (Boerne TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guitar Slinger (Audio CD)

I bought this album on cassette when it first came out after seeing Winter play the Austin Opry House back in the mid-80s. Now I've acquired it on CD and like it as much as ever! Winter's guitar and voice come out screaming at their macho best. I like the whole album, but particularly the defiant "It's My Life, Baby", the wailing blues of "Iodine in My Coffee", the howling "Mad Dog" and the anthem "My Soul". Johnny shows a sly sense of humor on "Trick Bag" and on "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye". I can't imagine any lover of electric blues not liking this album which I consider to be among his all-round best. Throw it in the CD player when you are in the mood to roar and you won't be disappointed.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "ATTACK OF THE BLUES GUITAR", April 19, 1999

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This review is from: Guitar Slinger (Audio CD)

THIS DISC SMOKES ALL THE WAY THROUGH.A MUST HAVE FOR ANY FAN OF TEXAS BLUES ROCK.IT WILL LEAVE YOU WITH GOOSEBUMPS.10 STARS+++++