WISHBONE ASH

Wishbone Ash

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3.89 | 325 ratings

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ZowieZiggy
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I was quite surprised to see that WA on PA to tell the truth. I had never considered them truly progressive? but this album is a solid and very good old rock testimony.

I f you except the lousy opening song "Blind Eye", every other song from the album has its own merit. Of course, it takes a little while to really lift off. As an example, I had to wait the superb guitar solo to be charmed while "Lady Whiskey" is being played.

This is what all is about with this work: fantastic twin guitars! How much I love this! Some of the longest songs from this self titled album do remind me the best of the electric side from CSN &Y (namely the superb "Southern Man" and "Carry On" available on the great live album "Four Way Street").

There are also quieter and more emotional songs recorded ("Errors Of My Way"), but from now on the main source of happiness while listening to it are the gorgeous guitar moments which are plenty. My liking goes without a doubt to the instrumental passages, but I admit that some vocals were necessary? here and there?

The two 10+ minutes song from this album are with no doubt two highlights as well. The long and quiet intro for "Handy" is such a pleasure to listen to! Great rock music for sure it is. The bass play is also set on the foreground: it is not a long solo, but long enough to appreciate the skills of Martin Turner.

Little by little, the band starts kicking while the twin lead guitar players become more nervous. What a great crescendo! This almost all instrumental long track (almost 12 minutes) ends up with a drum studio solo and is flirting with the jazz environment. This is of course a superb highlight.

The comparison with "Southern Man" (written by Young the same year) is truly amazing when you listen to "Phoenix". Both songs are so huge. Classic rock anthems I would say. This track builds up so nicely and ends up in a monster twin guitar solo. On par with the great names of the rock guitar history really (Alvin, Carlos, Jimi, Jimmy, Ritchie ?).

I recommend this album to any rock lover. Four stars.

ZowieZiggy | 4/5 | 2010-11-29

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