Bert Jansch - Bert Jansch
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Music Reviews of Bert Jansch
Music Review: this album is beyond great
Rating: 5 Stars
Bert Jansch is a genius. He recorded this album in someone's kitchen with borrowed guitars nearly forty years ago, never expecting it to sell. It's influence is amazing, and in Jansch's music you can see just where Jimmy Page's roots originated (his acoustic roots that is to say). I first bought "It don't bother me" and have fallen in love with everything else this guy did. If you're into British folk and artists like Nick Drake, Donovan, etc. (many more could be named, but my knowledge base is limited) then you would love this album. Maybe Nick Drake was a bad example though, because honestly he wrote some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard, and I wouldn't call Bert Jansch a "beautiful" musician. He is great though. Neil Young even cited Jansch as the Hendrix of the acoustic guitar. He plays so hard and so clearly, and so well, that I honestly cannot think of anything better to do with fifteen bucks than to buy this album (unless you feel like buying some food for some homeless people). And if you do end up buying it, then save up some more money and buy the rest of his stuff. That of course all depends on whether or not you like the guy.
You should though, because his voice is deep and hits hard, and the folk style acoustic blues that he plays does the same. I am very suprised no one has reviewed this CD before, but am hopeful that someone will come back with their opinion. His playing contains a quality of skill and percision that is lacking in mainstream music today. If you think you know of someone who can play the acoustic guitar well, then you owe it to your sense of what is right to listen to Jansch and make your judgement afterwards. I'm sure there have been and are better guitarists out there, and maybe I'm wrong, but nevertheless his talent cannot be underestimated. I've said enough.
Music Review: Great listen
Rating: 4 Stars
This album is really great to have. It has a lot of good songs with haunting guitar work. It was what I discovered Jansch with, and thats enough to keep it in my collection for life.
Throughout his career he touched many amazing places, with many different albums. To me, this albums seems like the small, but modest and entertaining start for Jansch before he really perfected his craft.
Either way, it's a great buy, but don't think that this is all there is to Jansch ;) that is a very large and deep pond.
Music Review: Bert Jansch
Rating: 4 Stars
If you are new to Jansch, this is a good place to start. Except for 'Black Water Side', it contains most of his famous songs. If you are interested in Jansch because youve heard his name slung around by some big guitarists (see Jimmy Page, Neil Young, the guy from Suade, Johnny Marr) - that is, if you are interested in only his guitar playing, i would suggest you instead buy one of his collaborations with John Renbourn. However, if you want some Good Ol' British Folk Music then... well, i can't very imagine the genere without him.Music Review: like old times
Rating: 5 Stars
I first listened to Bert During the 60's while at college. His guitar work was remarkable and his lyrics appealed to the angst and wanderlust in me. With the passage of decades he hasn't become dated and his guitar still sings.