Wanted Dead or Alive

David Bromberg

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 16, 1992)
• Original Release Date: 1974
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002529
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #136,814 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
David Bromberg is due for rediscovery. As a '60s and '70s session man, he lent his blues skill to records by Dylan, Paxton and Jerry Jeff Walker. But none of that work suggested his talents as an arranger, his full command of diverse American genres, nor his husky, moving vocals. This '74 reissue is a fine place to start with Bromberg, and songs like "Send Me to the 'Lectric Chair" and his medly of "Statesboro Blues/Church Bells" serve notice of the talent of this overlooked, roots-music master. --Roy Francis Kasten

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Lesson in "Acoustic Folkology", February 4, 2000

By	Gary Popovich "Retired Banjo Picker" (Chesterfield, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

David Bromberg would probably have a hard time getting a record deal these days, which is a cryin' shame. This particular effort of his showcases him at his best - a wonderfully eclectic musical brew full of non-politically correct humour ("Send Me to the 'Lectric Chair"), mournful wailing ("Statesboro Blues"), and flat out great picking ("New Lee Highway Blues") - not to mention some fun cover versions of "Kansas City" and an obscure Dylan tune called "Wallflower". Check it out.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An assortment of Bromberg styles, June 14, 2000

By	Peter Kinsley (Warren County, NJ) - See all my reviews

Excellent album showcasing ecclectic musical tastes of Dave Bromberg. Just his solo, acoustic rendition of the medley 'Statesboro/Church Bell Blues'is well worth the price of this CD! Listen as he comes around for the 2nd chorus on 'Statesboro': you can actually hear the guitar sound like a freight train, as it builds a head of steam, while Dave belts out the lyrics. Turn this number up as far as you can stand it for full musical enjoyment! This is timeless music that you can listen to over & over again. Ironically, while he's at his best, you may understand why he was never 'popular': playing acoustic blues with a bit of 'country time', with his mournful, wrenching voice-- most people want something more urban, electric & processed. Bromberg is truly a unique artist. This album is a worthy addition to anyone who appreciates the real folk blues or the funky, full sound of Dave's big band.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dead and Alive, August 8, 2002

By	J. Levinson (Media, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Someone should point out the obvious pun in the title of this album. The second half is from a live acoustic show, while the first half was recorded in the studio backed by most of the members of the Grateful Dead. These were two separate album sides back in the dark ages of the pre-CD era. Features some of his best tunes, including a remake of the catchy pseudo-mariachi number he co-wrote with George Harrison, "The Hold-Up", which originally appeared on Bromberg's self-titled debut.