Sometime Tuesday Morning

Johnny A. | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 5, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Favored Nations
• ASIN: B00005JJ04
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,451 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #26 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Electric Blues Guitar

Editorial Reviews

Sometime Tuesday Morning (CD Album) by Johnny A. - 12 Tracks: 1. Sometimes Tuesday Morning 2. Oh Yeah 3. Wichita Lineman 4. Two Wheel Horse 5. In The Wind 6. Yes It is 7. You Don't Love Me 8. Up in The Attic 9. Walk Don't Run 10. Tex Critter 11. Lullabye For Nicole 12. Walkin' West Ave. - Produced by Johnny A.

Customer Reviews

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tasty, refreshing, melodic guitar - a must!, June 14, 2001

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"mijstrat" (Westborough, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sometime Tuesday Morning (Audio CD)

When I heard Johnny A's version of "You Don't Love Me" on the radio here in Boston, I knew I had to buy this disc. I wound up buying 4 more and giving them away to friends because he was doing self-indie distribution before he got on Steve Vai's label. Johnny's tone and taste drew me right in - and if you are looking for a guitar PLAYER, instead of wanna-be's, here's your guy. Put this disc in your player and you won't be taking it out anytime soon - it's addictive!

A plus for me is that Johnny plays Gibson guitars through Marshall amps (gets me out of my Fender rut!), and his great tone ranges from clean to snarly effortlessly. I caught him live a couple weeks ago at the Acton Jazz cafe, and he brings the goods into the club, too - no studio tricks. (He's also a cool guy and a pro...)

Johnny is unabashed in his influences, and he brings them all in, from Atkins to Wes (Montgomery), with taste and originality. His original songs are great ("Oh Yeah" is a standout, but all of the originals here are strong, no filler), and his treatment of Jimmy Webb's "Wichita Lineman" and Lennon/McCartney's "Yes It Is" are great in taking the emotion of the originals and taking it to the next level with style. I'm already looking forward to his next release....

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New and Exciting, April 17, 2002

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Russell Diederich (Littleton, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sometime Tuesday Morning (Audio CD)

Rare is it to find an artist that defies all the comparisons and genre typecasting, but Johnny A. does just that with his release "Sometime Tuesday Morning". It is obvious that Johnny A. has an eclectic taste of music, as this album samples across the boards. He plays what he wants to play. His style is slow and soulful, without wasting notes. And his sound! Nothing sounds a sweet as a clean guitar. Johnny A. doesn't hide behind a wall of distortion, delays or massive overdrives. When he does use effects to crunch it up a bit, it is with style and taste that compliments the music.

The thing that disappoints me the most about this album is the fact that it took me so long to discover it. Thanks to my local radio stations "Studio C" program of bringing touring musicians in and recording live cuts, I first heard "Oh Yeah" live (and if you think that the album version is great, try finding this live version). After hearing that, I had to have this album. The only other disappointment is the fact that it's so short, just over 48 minutes of music, but you'll enjoy all of it.

This album is full of gems, and you won't be skipping over any tracks. Each song has a slightly different flavor. From the soulful and slow "Wichita Lineman" to the more upbeat "Up In the Attic" Johnny A. knows exactly how to play to stir emotions and feeling. His cover of "Walk Don't Run" is a slowed down swing version of the original surf tune that shows how he can take a song and make it his own. Johnny A. doesn't fill his solos with notes, but says more in between the notes, and although he can play fast, he prefers to keep it slow giving his notes more power.

If you love guitar, swing, jazz, country, or just plain old rock, then look no further than this excellent album. Johnny A. is a master of guitar and tone, and proves it to us all on this well-done album.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sideman Steps Forward!, August 14, 2001

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deepbluereview "deepbluereview" (SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sometime Tuesday Morning (Audio CD)

After years of forming and playing with little known bands, Johnny A. opted to become a sideman or session player for various artists which included a six year stint with Peter Wolf, former frontman of the J. Geils band. Coming full circle, Johnny is back at center stage with this release. However, rather than to make his comeback with another rock band, Johnny chose to improvise somewhat and let his guitar do the singing for him. The result is an exceptional instrumental that hints at various styles, including country and rock, and yet remains true to jazz. This is truly one of those can't miss CD's.