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Tunesmith Retrofit

Tunesmith Retrofit Blues

Tunesmith Retrofit

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Kelly Joe Phelps cant seem to stand still. And on TUNESMITH RETROFIT, his Rounder Records debut, he continues his irrepressible musical evolution. Beginning his career as a jazz and experimental musician, the guitarist eventually made a life-changing discovery of classic blues. Phelps blues chops left behind a trail of guitarists with wide eyes, shaking heads and jaws bruised from hitting the floor (Acoustic Guitar). But over the past few albums, he has been shifting gears again this time towards the fine art of songwriting. To Phelps, this is all a matter of shifting focus, away from music heavily driven by guitar to music thats more driven by the song. Although his musical foundation remains country-blues and folk music, theres nothing traditional or predictable about Phelps lyrical approach, which features distinctive images and refreshing turns of phrase. The album includes tributes to Dave Van Ronk and to the recently deceased songwriter/guitarist Chris Whitley. The sparse arrangements allow several new textures to peek through, including the banjo, an instrument that Phelps had last played over 20 years ago. This is an album that comes alive with masterful musicianship and superb songwriting. Tracks: Crows Nest / The Anvil / Spanish Hands / Plumb Line / Scapegoat / Big Shaky / Tight To The Jar / MacDougal / Loud As Ears / Red Light Nickel / Handful Of Arrows / Tunesmith Retrofit.
Product details
Release Date:
2006-09-15
Publication Date:
2006-09-15
Publisher:
Rounder (in-Akustik)
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
Weight:
104 g
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