Johnny A. - Get Inside
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Artist: Johnny A.Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
CD Release Date: 2004-02-24
Music Label: Favored Nations
Soundtracks:
- Hip Bone
- I Had To Laugh
- Poor Side of Town
- Sing Singin'
- Get Inside
- Bundle Of Joy
- Krea Cata
- The Wind Cries Mary
- Ignorance Is Bliss
- Sway a Little
- Stimulation
- Another Life
Music reviews of Get Inside
Music Review: Not as fresh, but more polished
Rating: 5 Stars
Sounds like Johnny A. likes his new guitar. When his first effort on Favored Nations Records met with unexpected success, he not only got an offer to do a second one, but Gibson built and named a snazzy new guitar in his honor. The result? The CD cover looks like a Gibson ad, but the music does not disappoint. A.'s first album, "Sometime Tuesday Morning," seduced guitar geeks and music lovers alike with its thick, smoky textures, sexy rhythms, and a couple of very tasteful chord melody covers of classic pop songs. It was a collection that served well for careful listening or for filling the air.
This new album, "Get Inside," is another good listen with many of the same qualities to recommend it. Here's my take after one listen.
Some of the new tunes sound like embellished evocations of themes from the first set with, again, a couple of really well-done instrumental covers (Johnny Rivers' "Poor Side of Town" and Jimi Henrix's "The Wind Cries Mary"). This album sounds a little more ensemble focused than the first, which was basically solo guitar with a rhythm section. There's more interaction between the instruments here, with sax and trumpet even appearing occasionally, as well as a lot of rhythmic handclapping and other percussion. A. mixes up his rhythms and textures for maximum interest, transitioning between clean, thick, humbucker sound and overdriven wah wah. The last two tracks feature some reverse loopy type of stuff ala Bill Frisell to add a slightly new flavor to the mix. All in all, the arrangements seem a little more complex this time around.
Where the first album really hooked me right from the top with the catchy title tune, this album keeps my attention, but doesn't quite grab me as irresistably. Maybe that means it will grow on me as I listen to it more, which I certainly will.
A. is a seasoned guitar veteran with finely honed chops and a soulful approach to his instrument (did I mention he has a new one?). No sophomore slump here, but I begin to wonder if he can keep his sound and style fresh.
Overall, this is a great album that once again should draw fans from the pop and smooth jazz crowd as well as the fret climbers. If you liked the first one, you'll like this. If you missed the first one, buy 'em both. You won't regret it.
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