Search - Eddie Turner :: Rise

The Future Is Right Here ...

Hank Stoner | Palmer Divide | 10/29/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Future Is Right Here... This is where Eddie is taking the blues. Vocally this cd is not great, but if you're looking for a guitar player who doesn't sound like anybody else, then you've found it right here. If the title track "Rise" doesn't move you then you're already dead. His band is first rate and includes Kenny Passarelli (ex-Joe Walsh/Elton John/Hall&Oates/etc) and David Givens (ex-Zephyr/4-Nikators). If you're still not sure about it, then go to Eddies website http://www.eddieturnermusic.com/ and listen to or download his set from the 2005 Telluride Blues Festival for free, then make up your own mind."

NOT A CLICHE TO BE FOUND

HANS D HARMS | runaway bay, QLD Australia | 04/27/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The BLUES purists might object to this as EDDIE stays miles away from the usual retreaded blues riffs, and so be it. But if you like your musik with a lot more edge and totaly original, than this is a no brainer. It took me a couple of listens to really get into this, but it was well worth the effort. Stunning guitar playing that always retains the TURNER stamp and songs that borrow from no ones song book. EDDIE's vocals are also OK and he never goes beyond what is possible. His version of WIND CRIES MARY is one of the best and most original interpretations of a HENDRIX song I've got in my collection ( and I've got lots ). MCLOUGHLIN did a similar thing with the same song on a HENDRIX tribute CD, but EDDIE's is still the better version in my book. If you like the guitar and are looking for something original that has it's roots in BLUES and ROCK, than this should make you very happy. If you are looking for a traditional BLUES cd, look elsewhere, because this is anything but traditional."

Shame on you blues nazis

max v. | 12/07/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are a die hard "Blues Nazi" this may not be for you...HOWEVER Eddie Turner is by far one of the most accomplished guitar players EVER! I'd say it's more "free blues" and being his first CD it's an incredible accomplishment! His covers are just as good (if not better) than the originals.

I've seen this man in person, with the Otis Taylor band and now with his own band. He always brings down the house. Hot! Give it a try.



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