Strange Dreams

Savoy Brown | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 4, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blind Pig
• ASIN: B000085RUP
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,233 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #81 in Music > Indie Music > Rock > Blues Rock

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Let's Get Right to the Point---It's Great!!!, February 11, 2003

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chris meesey Food Czar (The Colony, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strange Dreams (Audio CD)

Remember "Looking In," which was arguably the best Savoy Brown album ever? Every cut seemed to flow seamlessly into the next, and Kim's blues/boogie sensibilities were married to an introspective, jazzy feel which made the most of Lonesome Dave's vocals. Well, folks, that's what we have on "Strange Dreams." Simmonds has assembled his tightest band in years, and Dave Malachowski's tasty rhythm playing, Gerry Sorrentino's funky bass, and Dennis Cotton's drumming (and his particularly fine percussion playing) all make the material shine. In this opus, the individual songs, not extended jams, are the stars, and "When it Rains," "(Hard Time) Believing in You," and the title track are all standouts. Kim's playing, of course, is excellent and his singing is the best it's ever been! He now sounds like a combination of Robert Cray and an old rockabilly singer (Gene Vincent?). And if you love blues, check out the great cover of Blind Boy Fuller's "Meat Shaking Woman," or the impassioned "Can't Let You Go." SB has entered the new millenium with a vengeance! Get it today!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kim Simmonds-solo with Savoy Brown, July 22, 2003

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J. R Sategna (Martinez, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strange Dreams (Audio CD)

This album is a great one-Kim Simmonds handles most of the vocals and lead guitar- I recently saw them live--and if you love blues-rock with alot of blues influence-this is the album to get. A lot of guitar solos-but not flashy- played with alot of feeling-this is their best album in years--It has a permanant place on my must listen to list for blues thirst. GET IT NOW -before it becomes hard to find- it is not available everywhere due to I guess poor promotion.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Savoy Brown Fans.... GET THIS CD!, February 10, 2003

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Marc D. Rutrough "Marc" (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strange Dreams (Audio CD)

I caught the band this past week on tour here in Texas and this is the best lineup by far that Kim has put together in years. They shine on each instrument and it shows on Kim's face when he plays. This is top-notch group of musicians that all bring out the best in each other..

Dave really compliments Kim on guitar and is a virtuoso in his own right.. Dennis Cotton on drums? Man, is that cat ever putting down a beat.. and Gerry on bass? SOLID, SOLID, SOLID!

Kim is playing better than he has in years and this album proves that. Do yourself a favor and get a copy of this CD, you won't be dissapointed.