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Chiodos
Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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03.09.2007 by J-Sin
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JJ Cale and Eric Clapton — The Road to Escondido Buy it at Amazon
Blues buffs shouldn’t fear a meeting of JJ Cale and Eric Clapton. Both are legendary guitar greats and after Clapton famous covers of JJ Cale’s “Cocaine” and “After Midnight”, it seems only right that the two form a duo and record an album. Produced and recorded in California last year, “The Road to Escondido” is a far-reaching album that bounces between Americana, country, folk, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and roots rock. There’s a who’s who list of guests that includes such legends as Taj Mahal, John Mayer, Albert Lee, Nathan West, Willie Weeks, and plenty more where that list came from. Good stuff.
- J-Sin
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