Albert Lee - Road Runner

Size: 304 MB
Time: 29042:23
File: Flac
Released: 2006
Styles: Country/Blues
Art: Front

1. (I'm A ) Road Runner (4:11)
2. I'll Stop Loving You (3:59)
3. Rock Of Your Love (3:15)
4. Julie's House (4:06)
5. Didn't Start Livin' (4:13)
6. The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress (3:31)
7. Livin' It Down (3:42)
8. Working On Love (4:11)
9. Payola Blues (7:16)
10. Dimming Of The Day (3:55)

If you know your country music then you'll know that Albert Lee is one of the finest country guitarists of his generation and the quality of this album will come as no surprise. But if, like me, you're not really into "country" but are intrigued by his long-standing reputation on the UK R&B scene and his stints backing Eric Clapton and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, then prepare yourself for a hugely pleasant surprise... for "Road Runner" will open your eyes to how good country-rock can be. Featuring layers of gorgeous slide, finger-picking & deeply "twangy" lead guitarwork, super-tight backings and excellent, understated vocals the beauty and excitement of country music - so often ruined by crass lyrics and simplistic tunes - shines through the set. Opening with a brilliant interpretation of Junior Walker's Motown classic that's so effective you could almost believe that Holland-Dozier-Holland were actually down-home Nashville boys, it rolls along like a southern steam train culminating in "Payola Blues", a breath-taking seven minute "duelling guitars" work-out that rocks from beginning to end. Country fan or not, the infectious drive, catchy tunes and outstanding musicianship of what's on offer here will irresistibly suck you into it all because, in the end, it's just so good.

Road Runner FLAC

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