Tattoo [EXTRA TRACKS] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Rory Gallagher

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 22, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1973
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Label: Buddha
• ASIN: B00004KD14
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #185,872 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holds a special place, April 2, 2003

By A Customer

This was the first album of Rory's that I ever bought. Bought the original Polydor LP over in Ireland back in '74. It's also my hands down FAVORITE album of his, before the 'Blueprint' and 'Against the Grain' LPs, in that order.

The opening bars to 'Cradle Rock' still sends chills down my spine, especially when the stereo is cranked to the max and the speakers are shaking. And with Lou Martin on keyboards in the background giving a fuller counterpoint to Rory's guitar, this makes for one really wild, raucous tune. Too bad my girlfriend can't stand it.

Another favorite is the acoustic tune '20/20 Vision' that shows Rory at his wittiest. I still like to sing along to that in the car while sitting in miserable traffic.

STING ME!! (laughing)

Same thing with 'A Million Miles Away'. I never get bored listening to 'em.

Donal and Buddha did a good job with this one, with the bonus tracks 'Tucson Arizona' and 'Just a Little Bit' being welcome keepers to the addition. It's too bad they didn't have enough space on the original LP to include them.

Well worth the 5 stars. I'd give it a 10 if I could.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have CD!, September 5, 2000

By	deepbluereview "deepbluereview" (SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Whether you are a fan of old blues/rock in the form of Jimi Hendrix, Freddie King, Albert King, SRV, Johnny Winter or new school blues/rock ala Chris Duarte, Jonny Lang, KWS or Eric Sardinas, your collection can not be considered complete without the addition of Rory Gallagher.

While Rory is less heralded than many of the others, he is of equal importance to blues/rock. Tatoo is perhaps his best studio release with such stand out numbers as "Cat Cradle", "Living Like A Trucker", "They Don't Make Them Like You Anymore", "20:20 Vision" and "Million Miles Away". There is little fat on this disc and it is highly recommended.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An indelible album..., February 28, 2000

By	D. Hartley (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Another great rock guitarist taken from us way before his time, but it is good to see his catalogue getting such a thorough re-release on CD. Arguably his best studio album (with "Calling Card" running almost neck-in-neck), "Tattoo" displays Rory Gallagher's strongest suits--from acoustic dobro blues to rousing electric workouts. I've always considered Rory Gallagher the "Irish Eric Clapton"...most evident if you give a listen to "Tattooed Lady", which deserved to become just as much of a classic rock staple as "Layla", but due to Gallagher's underrated status, never did. Hopefully, Buddah's reissue series will allow a new generation of guitarists to draw inspiration from an unsung master.