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Too Dumb To Quit

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WOW!!! This is one SMOKIN' set!! Jim & Chris make it loud and clear that guitar playing is something they will never grow out of! From the heavy opening riff in "Shuffleboard Champs" to the mellow groove of "Hair Today , Gone Tomorrow" to the deceptively named "Arthritic Shredfest" (CRIKEY!! I want arthritis too!), this CD has something for everyone.
One thing that stands out besides the incredible guitar playing is that these guys had a blast making this CD.
Get Older and Dumber guys! If this is what we get, it's worth every note!

The musicianship and technique speaks for itself on Too Old To Rock's "Too Dumb To Quit". Not only are the performances stunning, but the songwriting is strangely reminiscent of Jerry Cantrell's (of Alice In Chains) newest solo CD "Degradation Trip"...this caught my ear!!! "Pass The Geritol" is refreshing chord progressions and beautifully, smoothly played lead guitar. "Bingo Night At Emily's" is a touching, cinematic story----even though this is instrumental music, when you sit back, close your eyes, and listen, you are given a very emotionally driven landscape. My favorite guitar solo is on the chorus of "Bingo Night At Emily's". The music it tight and crisp, played by masters of their craft.

In a sea of "so-so" guitarists it's indeed refreshing to finally have a piece of work that represents two guitarists that obviously take what they do SERIOUSLY! From the "get-go" you realize, and are relieved, this is not just another blatant excerise in "guitar..." - but focused, concise and well-executed virtuosity! I've played guitar for 20+ years and in my opinion - this is the real deal! Well worth the money...

Great CD! These guys are NOT too old to rock...but their humor is refreshing! The songs are well crafted, thought out and interesting. These guys aren't the usual Yngwie clones. They don't do 1000 mph arppegio's...but they do shred...BIG time. Lots of feeling an emotion in their playing. If I had to make comparisons, I'd put em somewhere between Eddie Van Halen (the early years) Hendrix, Vai, Satch, Schenker.

Much to choose from on this CD. Many styles are highlighted but the main focus is hard rock/metal. I'd like to ask them how they came up with the CD title...cracks me up.

I strongly recommend this Cd for anyone into instrumental guitar music. These guys are onto something great-

JS

This CD was everything I expected and more!! Hattingh and Reindel's guitars seem to be feeding off each others energy...creating a diverse mind blowing musical ambiance unmatched by any other I have ever heard !! My personal favorite being "Bingo Nights at Emilys" Let's hope these two guitar masters never quit !! A definite treasure to my collection !!!