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Robbie Mcintosh
Wide Screen
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Rat In A Hole
2. Rocking Horse Race
3. Some Make Wheels
4. Leap Into Space
5. My Secret
6. Wide Screen
7. Separate Tables
8. Gravity
9. Fire And Flame
10. No Feeling For The Blues
11. Edge Of The Same Old World
12. Special Fried Turnip

CD Details

All Artists: Robbie Mcintosh
Title: Wide Screen
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Compass Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2000
Re-Release Date: 5/8/2001
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
Style: Rock Guitarists
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 766397430928

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Robbie Mcintosh's résumé reads like a who's who of classic rock. A guitarist with both the Pretenders and Paul McCartney, his session credits include Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, and Mark Knopfler. Some of his old bosses lend support to this rootsy, hook-laden album; Paul Young throws in vocal support on the down-tempo "Separate Tables," while Chrissie Hynde provides shimmering harmony on the bluesy love ballad "Fire and Flame." Elsewhere, the music switches from folksy guitar-pop to Bob Wills-style Texas swing and whiskey blues, best exemplified on the epic "Edge of the Same Old World." --Jerry Thackray

CD Reviews

Laid-Back Robbie on the Widescreen

J Chris | Portage La Prairie, Manitoba Canada | 06/10/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Already a fan of Robbie's work from his Paul McCartney days, I happened to find this album while browsing aimlessly and bought it on a whim. As it turns out, I'm glad I did.Although not as rockin' as his first album (Emotional Bends), Widescreen is that rare thing - an album that grows on you each time you listen to it. The laid-back, blues- and country-inspired tunes make for a nice, laid-back album (natch). Highlights include the title track, which features some good lyrics and vocals, as well as an amazing mouth organ solo. No Feeling for the Blues is a great blues/jazz track, and deserves a close listen. Separate Tables is a standout, as is the country-ish Some Make Wheels. Also to be noted is the instrumental acoustic piece Special Fried Turnip, which is reminiscent of Robbie's new Unsung album. There are, as on every album, a less-than-stellar tracks, including the un-melodic Leap Into Space and the utterly pointless, nonsensical Rat in a Hole. In all, Robbie's sophomore solo effort is a successful one, and one that deserves multiple listening sessions. Albums like this, on which Robbie plays virtually all guitars, make it easy to see why he is often called one of the top guitarists in the world."