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CD:
The Turner Diaries
Label: Northern Blues
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Brenda Barbee - RMR Staff Reviewer
When Eddie Turner fires up his guitar, incredible things happen. In
his new CD, “The Turner Diaries”, you get to partake in
these incredible things. The kind of bluesy rock that he creates will
leave you spellbound. Coming up with enough superlatives to describe
this master musician’s brilliant guitar playing is both a daunting
and frustrating task. He will amaze you.
Turner is often compared to Hendrix. Like Hendrix, Turner can produce
myriad sounds from his guitar that beg the question, “How does
he do that?” Butt Turner’s definitely his own man. While
the Hendrix influence is unmistakable, Turner cranks out a sound that
is uniquely personal, uniquely his.
Given his guitar genius, it is easy to overlook his singing and songwriting
– but don’t. Amid the musical wizardry there are achingly
revealing lyrics that tell tales and experiences that define the human
condition. And isn’t that what blues is all about? Thoughtfully
and poetically presented, with just the right amount of synchronized
accomplishment, the lucky listener gets the best of both worlds of blues
and rock.
Brenda
Barbee - RMR Staff Reviewer
http://www.rootsmusicreport.com/reviews/mixed/mixedrev.php
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