Eric Johnson - Souvenir (2002)

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Artist: Eric Johnson
Title: Souvenir
Year Of Release: 2002
Label: Vortexan Music[VM7771-2]
Genre: Rock, Fusion, Guitar Virtuoso
Quality: FLAC (image + .cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 40:24
Total Size: 292 MB(+3%)
WebSite: Album Preview

Tracklist

01 - Get to Go
02 - Space of Clouds
03 - Paperback Writer
04 - Forever Yours
05 - Hard Times
06 - Climbing from Inside
07 - I'm Finding You
08 - Paladin
09 - Fanfare One
10 - Virginia
11 - A Memory I Have
12 - Dusty

Austin, TX-based guitar hero Eric Johnson is recognized as a perfectionist. He takes great care honing his sound. Along with that, the artist doesn't rush his album releases, as this outing signifies previously undocumented material spanning 25 years. Johnson's intent here is to provide his fans with an album available solely through his website. The artist states in the liners: "The thought came up of having occasional Internet releases. They would be issued as an interim series between regular studio releases." To that end, these tracks are surprisingly good, especially when considering that the bulk of this archival material consists of demos, incomplete ideas, and so forth. The majority of this affair highlights the guitarist's understated vocals atop his soaring lead lines and much more. On the piece titled "Space of Clouds," Johnson minces softly stated vocals with a Hendrix-like wailing guitar motif and his nimbly articulated fretwork. Johnson provides a narrative on a per track basis, and in this instance, added a synth overlay specifically for this album. Other highlights include the band's rocking version of the Beatles' "Paperback Writer," complete with Johnson's phased electric guitar choruses. The guitarist's longtime bandmates, bassist Chris Maresh and drummer Tommy Taylor, appear on most of these works, consisting of warm ballads, boogie rockers, and a memorably melodic pop/rock work titled "Virginia." Overall, this production transcends any preconceived expectations. Recommended. ~ Glenn Astarita

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