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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0690897251021
Label: Favored Nations
Manufacturer: Favored Nations
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Favored Nations
Release Date: June 14, 2005
Sales Rank: 10079
Studio: Favored Nations
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Texas guitar prodigy Eric Johnson returns to recording after a near-decade absence with a lush, typically restrained collection that eschews flash for fluid cool. Arranging the album's 16 songs into a musical triptych whose sections are labeled "Prelude," "Courante" and "Allemande," Johnson aims at creating a landscape of shifting moods that's as subtle as it is mature. The guitarist's trademark lyrical style is immediately showcased on the title track, "Summer Jam" and the stately fallen astronaut tribute, "Columbia." The first section is also energized by the funked-up "Good to Me," before Johnson turns to fare that's variously more impressionistic (the instrumental "Sea Secret"), conscience-driven (the pop-savvy ballad "Sad Legacy") and smooth-groove, r&b sultry ("From My Heart"). The infectious finger-pickin' "Tribute to Jerry Reed" segues into a final act that includes the romance of "Your Sweet Eyes" (with guest Shawn Colvin adding her distinctive harmonies), "Hesistant"'s tasteful Wes Montgomery-isms and the 70's charged, acid-jazz of "Magnetized." His fusion-lite cover of Dylan's "My Back Pages" and saccharine "Sunnaround You" withstanding, it's another fine tribute to Johnson's tasteful, often introspective muse. -- Jerry McCulley
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Being a huge fan of Eric Johnson, and having thoroughly enjoyed his albums i.e. Ah Via Musicom, Tones, and Venus Isle, I rate Bloom as one of his two best (Musicom being the other). The brilliance of this album, in my opinion, lies in its heavier tracks. This is by far the most powerful sounding album he's ever done. Tracks like "12 to 12 Vibe", "Summer Jam", "My Back Pages", and "Columbia" drive extremely hard while still showcasing Eric's legendary tone and touch. I was lucky enough to see ... Read More
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I loved Ah Via Musicom. It displayed great musicianship, and the guitar tone we all love. Bloom gets the tone back, but this album is very hit-and-miss as far as songwriting. There are definitely some good tracks; Eric starts out strong; most of the songs in the prelude section are great. The last 2/3s of the album, however, sounds like elevator music. Particularly bad are 'From My Heart', 'Your Sweet Eyes', and 'Sunnaround You'. Mr. Johnson has never had a very good singing voice, and the ... Read More
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This is a terrific CD. Eric Johnson has always been a unique artist, while maintaining a mastery of traditional country, folk, blues and R&B elements. Every song on this CD is different. It reflects the depth and breadth of his musicianship and songwriting prowess - not to mention his mastery of subtle, infectious, nostalgic moods. Tons of different guitar tones, electronic elements, different styles of production; all these work together to make this album a veritable cornucopia of musical tones, ... Read More
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I could not disagree more with the few glowing reviews of this CD. I am a big fan of Eric, and love "Ah Via...." and "Venus Isle". His live work with other artists show his virtuosity and his classical piano training. This CD has horrible production, it is "muddy" and flat with no dynamics, which is the EJ way, but these cuts cannot be differentiated from another. His singing is worse than ever, and that says a lot. Cannot believe such a great musician either cannot progress as a singer. Just stop singing ... Read More
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This is an impressive effort. This CD has been played fairly constantly in my car for the past 3 weeks. What impresses me is that I consistently find new bits that stand out depending on my mood. There are some great grooves, brilliant fills, and rocking riffs in classic Eric Johnson style in the first movement, 'Prelude'. The opener 'Bloom' and 'Good To Me' are probably the highlights there. Mr. Johnson then turns it down a bit during 'Courante', the second movement.
'Sad Legacy' and 'From ... Read More
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