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Something's Gotta Give

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I first heard Shawn Pittman at a club in Chicago a week ago. I purchased this CD between sets at the performance and have had a hard time listening to anything else, since. What a surprisingly great CD! Pittman combines exceptional song writing with dazzling guitar work and soulful vocals to create a compilation of tunes that get stronger with each listen. Pittman's CD is far more restrained than his live performance -- where his incredible guitar-playing prowess is the highlight -- but he does a masterful job of changing paces and mixing song structures, which makes the CD so effective. From the opening title track, through the angst-filled, acoustic-blues finale ("I Try to Stay Dry") -- Pittman takes you on a stylistic tour that is nothing short of a blues power house!

Shown Pittman is another of the many "music business" mysteries. He is, without any doubts, a very talented guitar player and a very good singer too despite his young age (and this is not a minor plus!). Never than less he is very much overlook by every blues critics, so that, even Amazon does not have all his recordings in its (to be fair) impressive blues catalogue. Two very strong albums have followed this CD (this is his second one) but they are self-produced and only available on Shawn's web-site. I strongly believe that blues desperately needs new talents able to reinvigorate the music style being, at the same time, faithful to the masters of the past. Well, Shawn is, from my point of view, one of them. He is, together with Sean Costello, probably the best "young" blues guitarist around. After his impressive, beautiful, debut album he confirmed with this one that he might be (I really think that he will be) one of the major stars in the blues business one day. Just listen to his cover of the all time classic "Something To Remember You By" or to the closing acoustic number "That First Drink" and I am sure that most of you would agree with me. A fantastic blues album that shouldn't be missed by any blues fan.

Shawn Pittman showed up at Antone's Anniversary Party with Susan Tedesche & Double Trouble.(June 99) I felt so lucky to be there. They were all just awesome, I've been looking to add Shawn's 2 CD's to my blues collection ever since. KOOL

Shawn Pittman's timing and phasing with lyrics on this 2nd cd have acknowledged his strong vocal talent. This album with original songs gives him and the band room to stretch their talents musically and emotionally with some of their best work to date. Shawn's guitar tone is fat and thick thoughout the album without being overbearing or too long on solo's. The bass and drummer lay down a solid foundation for Shawns tasteful guitar work. This 2nd cd is a must buy!

Shawn Pittman is awesome! He can really jam and this CD is excellent. I kept hearing him on AOL XM Electric Blues Radio and would click on the tab for more information on this artist and also try to purchase this CD numerous times, and it would say "Sorry no information or CD available." I stumbled across this CD in Borders Books, and I am so pleased to discover the incredible selections on Amazon that cannot be found anywhere else, I plan on getting Shawn's other CD's. This guy is the real deal, and does not conform to anyone else, just his own heart-felt energy and compassion to play some serious electric blues. Oh, by the way, he is from the Dallas area and I have managed to miss him playing here several times due to work, but I do plan on seeing him soon so I can match a grimace or facial expression to every guitar lick he plays!

Great songs, great playing and consistent throughout. Not one dud track. SHAWN has a great voice and knows how to write and deliver some killer blues tunes. Definetly one to watch. One of the best of the new talents in BLUES.