This is an earlier work ...
05/18/2000
(3 out of 5 stars)
""Wind It On Up" was recorded in Nashville in the early-to-mid-1980's before Pat got signed by Capitol Records (for whom he recorded two albums in 1988 and 1989). This album is heavy on the Hammond B-3 organ (Dwight Scott) and saxophone (Jay Patten) that illustrates the vibe Pat had goin' on in his club gigs during that era.Those who have only heard this album would likely be surprised by the somewhat different sound found on "Get Out & Stay Out" (produced by Mitchell Froom) or "Unglued" (produced by longtime Neil Young sidekick, Ben Keith).Pat McLaughlin is one roots rock's most underrated and gifted songwriters. His latest work, as noted earlier, was as a member of Tiny Town in 1998. Tiny Town has since disbanded. Those familiar with Pat's catalog are hoping that he'll soon be signed by another label and release something in the year 2000. For more info on Pat, go to his website."
Early effort of a great artist
Paul J. Morrow, Jr. | Nashville, TN USA | 07/08/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The incomparable, eclectic Pat McLaughlin has had little luck in keeping his albums in print despite songs as bright as diamonds and infectious, back beat rhythms. For those new to Pat, "Wind It On Up" was his first effort to reach CD (an earlier self promoted LP called "All Right, OK" is a collector's item) and was recorded in the late c. 1990 for an Italian label Appoloosa. Don't be fooled by the 1998 date, that's a re-release date. This is an early effort with many of Pat's classic songs that he still performs (the poignant title song; the dead-on, "I've had nothin' but trouble/Since you laid down beside me"; the kick-ass "Hello Birmingham/With you're slow down ways"; etc.). But, as some have noted, although Pat and his material are always 5-star, the low budget production values are not worthy of the performer or the material. Some have compared the sound to the self-titled 1988 Capitol release (alas, OOP) produced by Mitchell Froom. However, that CD had the money and production values behind it to make a great recording. Appoloosa should be praised for recording Pat early on and keeping him in print. You may also find the other 1992 Appoloosa album "Party At Pat's" if you look hard enough. It has Pat's best band (Larry Paxton b., Bob "Mr. Time" Mater d., Dwight Scott on Hammond-B3) with whom he is again playing. Savor "Wind It On Up" for what it is - an very good start to what should have been by now a glorious recording career. It's as good as we've got for the moment on a great artist"
CAREFUL! It's the wrong disc
inane | Nashville, TN | 01/04/2008
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Attention: if you order this disc be extremely careful. For some reason the Pat McLaughlin has a similar UPC to "Shining Bright" by Rod Taylor. They are not the same. Apparently many online retailers use the same computerized lookup system and the two albums are switched. When they scan their Rod Taylor disc it comes up Pat McLaughlin ad they don't bother to verify. If you add this to your cart expecting Pat McLaughlin check closely, it will probably say Rod Taylor. Very confusing. I learned the hard way. Luckily the place I ordered from quickly refunded my money and paid for return shipping. To this day I still haven't been able to get ahold of the actual Pat album."
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1