Twisted

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: June 18, 2009
• Label: Alligator Records
• Copyright: 2009 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
• Total Length: 51:54
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• ASIN: B002B1P588
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,066 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Estrin is the BEST, October 11, 2009

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Candye L. Kane "blues diva" (san diego, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twisted (MP3 Download)

Rick Estrin shines again with his clever songwriting and unique personality imprinted all over this cd. There was never any doubt that rick was the genius behind his nightcats band with little charlie baty on guitar. Little Charlie is a virtuoso on guitar but it was always rick etsrins wit, humor, intelligence, class and sheer charisma that sold the show night after night. On Twisted, Rick is still in the rare form that makes him a true original; He sings and croons and plays the harmonica like a seasoned and tasteful pro. He makes you actually want more harp because he is a genius at when to lay out and when to pour it on. I highly recommend this cd.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!, September 30, 2009

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Michael in CT (CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twisted (Audio CD)

I have been a fan of Little Charlie & the Nightcats for a long time now and have seen them live a number of times. When I heard that Little Charlie Baty had chosen to no longer tour, I was very disappointed that I would no longer get to hear or see Little Charlie & the Nightcats perform anymore. A couple of months later I was thrilled to hear that Rick Estrin, harmonica player, lead singer and founding member with Charlie Baty of the band had decided to continue touring under the name Rick Estrin and the Nightcats. I saw them live a couple of days ago and they are just as good as they have ever been. J. Hansen on drums and Lorenzo Farrell on bass are still doing a great job and Kid Andersen is a worthy successor to the guitar spot formerly held by Little Charlie. The songs are as good or better as always. If you haven't bought this CD, do it now and if you have an opportunity to see them live, go see them, you won't regret it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Tears it Up!, August 10, 2010

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Johnny F. (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twisted (Audio CD)

This is Rick Estrin's first Alligator release with his own Nightcats, following the retirement of Little Charlie Baty from touring in 2008. It is a terrific performance - full of sharp harmonica playing and great singing on a batch of excellent new songs. Rick's in top form here, especially on "P.A. Slim is Back" and the knock-out, Little Walter-inspired instrumental "Take it Slow." Kid Anderson on guitar is no slouch, and following in the footsteps of Little Charlie ain't easy. Make no mistake about it: Rick Estrin is one of the premier blues musicians of this generation. A sensational showman, award-winning songwriter, and harmonica virtuoso, Estrin has put his indelible stamp on "Twisted" for all his fans to enjoy. Highly recommended!