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Editorial Reviews
Weaned on John Lee Hooker, Curtis Mayfield, and Snoop Dogg, Clark fuses his deep rock, R&B and blues influences with a love of classic soul and contemporary hip-hop beats that has already put critics on notice. Rolling Stone s Best Of Rock issue pegged him as "Best Young Gun, " while The Wall Street Journal opined that Clark "may be the city s next big music star" thanks to "his blend of blues, soul and rock, mixing fluid, muscular guitar with a rootsy bark or a falsetto croon. " Clark was the only newcomer to be selected by Eric Clapton to perform at the 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival, where he performed with Doyle Bramhall II and Sheryl Crow.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
The Bright Lights EP is exceptional. The opening track alone is worth the price of the entire EP, with an old school blues mentality brought through a modern filter. It is unmistakably electric, and as low down and gritty as one can get. The second song, Don't Owe You A Thang, has a driving beat and hyper-distorted guitar. The song's production is gritty and sounds like a 1950s chess record, but with added clarity. The second half of the EP is "acoustic" (though it sounds like Gary is still playing an electric guitar), the first song sounding like 1990s soul tune, with a more introverted, jazzier sound. The second song features Gary Clark's remarkable guitar playing, as he takes a blues song into different directions, going from Zeppelin to Hendrix stylistically. Buy this EP right now, especially considering the price. This artist should not be slept on any longer.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Jim Clark
Format:MP3 Music
By Jim Clark, publisher, Lee County Courier, Tupelo, MS
The Crossroads Guitar Festival is the brainchild of Eric Clapton to showcase the talents of his peers. Rarely do up and coming artists get a spot on the roster, but E.C. made an exception in 2010 when he asked Gary Clark Jr. to play. That speaks volumes.
Gary has been compared to Hendrix and Stevie Ray and I'm comfortable with that. He grew up listening to a gumbo of John Lee Hooker, Curtis Mayfield and Snoop Dog. The results are electrifying blues, tinged with rock and wrapped in a soulful groove.
The 27-year-old native of Austin, Texas is the first prodigy I've heard worth mentioning since Kenny Wayne Sheperd.
Warner has thankfully released a four-song EP to give us a taste, with a full-CD expected in early 2012.
Gary plays the field, from the electric blues explosion of "Bright Lights" to an updated acoustic blues masterpiece "When My Train Pulls In" in the vein of classic Robert Johnson.
He's been playing guitar since age seven and was mentored by some world class players including Jimmie Vaughan. He has won the Austin Music Award for Best Blues and Electric Guitarist on three separate occasions.
This is the artist to watch for 2012.
The Crossroads Guitar Festival is the brainchild of Eric Clapton to showcase the talents of his peers. Rarely do up and coming artists get a spot on the roster, but E.C. made an exception in 2010 when he asked Gary Clark Jr. to play. That speaks volumes.
Gary has been compared to Hendrix and Stevie Ray and I'm comfortable with that. He grew up listening to a gumbo of John Lee Hooker, Curtis Mayfield and Snoop Dog. The results are electrifying blues, tinged with rock and wrapped in a soulful groove.
The 27-year-old native of Austin, Texas is the first prodigy I've heard worth mentioning since Kenny Wayne Sheperd.
Warner has thankfully released a four-song EP to give us a taste, with a full-CD expected in early 2012.
Gary plays the field, from the electric blues explosion of "Bright Lights" to an updated acoustic blues masterpiece "When My Train Pulls In" in the vein of classic Robert Johnson.
He's been playing guitar since age seven and was mentored by some world class players including Jimmie Vaughan. He has won the Austin Music Award for Best Blues and Electric Guitarist on three separate occasions.
This is the artist to watch for 2012.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Bill Bentley
Format:Audio CD
You do not need to read words about Gary Clark, Jr.'s music. You need to hear it. This EP he released on his own is now available worldwide, and it's about time. For those who have been waiting for a young musician to take blues into the new world, creating their own style and feeling, this is the one. Do not wait. And get ready for a very long career to unfold before your very ears. Certified and guaranteed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
I Dig It
Gary Clark Jr's music is awesome. The acoustic version of Things Are Changing now is wha t made me first take notice of him. Its part of this EP. You wont be disappointed.
Published 5 days ago by Omar
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shows Promise
This extended single showcases Clarks' potential with some cracking guitar and vocals. Catchy riffs and music with a groove. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr S
4.0 out of 5 stars
Soulful guitar
Inventive guitar playing with strong vocals. Wish it were a LP instead of an EP. I listened to this EP one time through then ordered every CD available by Gary Clark JR.
Published 1 month ago by Kevin R. Mishey
5.0 out of 5 stars
great guitar
Outstanding sound and wonderfully addictive beat. I look forward to his next original blues foray. Do not miss this fine young talent.
Published 2 months ago by audiodude
5.0 out of 5 stars
Transcendant.
This EP was my first exposure to GCJ. It's phenomenal. If you like guitar music at all, start here. Not all the best electric guitar recordings were decades ago! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chris Weekly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gary Clark Jr. is amazing!
Got my CD quickly and was so pleased. I had heard about him, then saw him on David Letterman and I have been obsessed ever since. Excellent seller, excellent product. Read more
Published 2 months ago by terri hiatt
3.0 out of 5 stars
Gary Clark, Jr. - The Bright Lights EP (Warner, 2011)
Proclaimed savior of Blues, Gary Clark, Jr. who is raised under the wing of Austin music scene luminaries like Jimmie Vaughan and promoter Clifford Antone, puts efforts on 2011... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dimitri
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good CD
I am a Gary Clark fan and this CD is a good example of his work. I am enjoying it.
Published 3 months ago by Judy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Electric - Acoustic - Voice - this man has it all
Gary Clark Jr. delivers some great music on this Ep. Mix of hard out guitar rock and acoustic. Immediately draws comparison with other guitar greats, and at the same time its his... Read more
Published 3 months ago by MSWILLIAMS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gary!!
If you're a fan then nothing need be said. If you're new do yourself a listening favor. Real music in an era of studio bull@!^$ lyrically,musically,vocally superb.
Published 4 months ago by parent of two
