Johnny A. - Sometime Tuesday Morning
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Free Music Review: Although He's a Relative Unknown, Johnny A's Album Has A Stellar Quality About It
Hit: 5 Stars
Sometimes it's fun to be a fan of an obscure artist, but in this case there is absolutely no joy in it. Both of Johnny A's albums should be far more popular than they are.
I like to say that there are really only two kinds of music---Good music and BAD music. Johnny A's music is so damn good, it's truly a crime that more people don't know about it. Just listen to some of the horible dreck that gets played 24-7 on our American airwaves. No wonder we're in such sad shape!
Johnny A's music appeals to a wide variety of people. I've given at least ten of his albums to friends and every one of them has thanked me profusely.
Too many people are missing out on a delicious, sweetly smokin' guitar instrumental album that can be listened to repeatedly without a hint of boredom.
My good friend Kirk from Malibu turned me onto J.A. about two years ago---he truly gave me a gift that I will treasure for the rest of my life. It's really THAT good!
Free Music Review: Great Picking for Pickers and Everyone Else
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this CD because I'm reviving an old interest in playing the guitar and I was looking for good new stuff to learn from. This album is that, except the chops that Johnny A makes sound so accessible aren't. He plays what I really meant to play and couldn't get done. This is not just a pickers' envy album, however. It's loaded with moody, mellow atmosphere that's great for romancing (as another reviewer suggested), driving on a dark road, or just spacing out. I would compare it to Bill Frisell's Blues Dream in that regard, although the vibe's different.
My only gripe is that a couple of the compositions sound a little contrived--sort of like a session cat showing off some licks without a real good showcase. It doesn't get in the way unduly, but it detracts a little from the album's overall superb musical coherence.
I want to play like him when I grow up, but in the meantime, I'll just listen and dig the mood.
Highly recommended.
Free Music Review: A Rising Star
Hit: 5 Stars
The only thing better than listening to this debut album, is to see the artist in person. In a popular music world dominated by vocalists, here is a musician who paints pictures with his fingers. Not only do you not miss the human voice, the completeness of Johnny A's sound would be hurt by such a vocal intrusion.Ranging from rockabilly to blues to jazz to rock and roll, this former Peter Wolf sideman shows a range and depth of expression that is unforgettable to the casual listener and breathtaking to other guitarists. This is a magical album combining tributes to greats such as John Lennon/Paul McCartney and Jimmy Webb and complex and inspiring original tunes. Johnny A reminds us that the musical scene of the big record labels and $150 arena seats shields us from a spectrum of creative and accomplished musicians who have the ability to move us with insight and skill. I can't wait for his next effort.
Free Music Review: "holy Chet Atkins Batman!"
Hit: 5 Stars
I do not know if people that do not play the guitar understand the value and meaning of tone; but most guitar players lack that one rare ability to achieve the perfect meld of guitar and melody through the right set up WITH originality and verve. Johnny A has been around for along time performing other artists songs, but wow!, he should not have spent so many years as a sideman. This CD will grab you from the first cut with haunting chord progression with that unique custom hollow body sound. You will be hooked right then and there. This CD will take you on a ride of classics,rock-a-billy,swing, blues and downright DIRTY rock and roll, Texas style. This is a must, buy it, give it, and you will never tire of it. If you do not love this CD, then give your stereo away and buy some books....You guitar players, listen and learn how the tone of your guitar and the phrasing you use can be magical..Free Music Review: Buy This CD
Hit: 5 Stars
If you love to dance, if you love guitar, if you love witnessing (in this case audibly) a master craftsman practicing his craft then you need to own this music.
Johnny A, by his own admission, has had a long and tortuous love affair with his guitar; and like any long-term affair where each partner begins to assume characteristics and traits of the other, Johnny A has melded himself with his guitar to the extent that it has become an extension of his body, his soul, his mind. He has become one with his music. This man can flat out play guitar.
I can't listen to this CD without dancing...I have to move, it's that evocative. And it is sooooooo smooth and sweet, like ear candy or soul candy. Definitely my favorite CD, still, after a year and a half. If you love good guitar and if you love to move and be moved, this CD is just what you need.