Ty Tabor - Rock Garden
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Free Music Review: cause he's a guitar man
Hit: 5 Stars
I love older King's X and was excited Ogre Tones returned to some of that sound. Gretchen is, to me their best album still. I really didn't like Moonflower lane and it's experimentation. I love Ty's work with the Jelly Jam and highly recommend those albums. Safety had to grow on me and I have to be in the mood for that slice of melancholy. Why do I say all this? Cause Ty finally let's loose on a solo album that I will always be in the mood for.
With Ty there are no wasted notes. He strikes me as a serious minded guitar slinger and focus on tone and melody seem very important to him. This albums has sounds that will take you from the Beatles to 70's guitar rock to modern sounds that technology has enabled guitar players to tap into. Let's say he is an almost perfect blend of melodic crunch. Unlike a Satriani or Eric Johnson he mostly leaves the flash to others and let's the guitar speak strongly without screaming. I guess the word would be subtlety.
I highly recommend this if you love guitar based music of all kinds. It's a rock album but one that has panache.
Free Music Review: Guitar balm for the soul
Hit: 5 Stars
Seriously, get up right now and buy this sweet masterwork. Put down your beer, stop playing with the old lady, and order this record. When was the last time you smiled after hearing the first notes of song? You will smile a lot with Rock Garden. Ty Tabor has crafted a set of songs that can be likened to a guitar opera. Like an experienced hand on a woman's body, Ty coaxes all that is gorgeous, expansive, and melodic in a song, while driving guitar riffs- some anthemic in scope- leave the mesmorized listener sated, but wanting more. Ty, the wizard who weilds the pick like a wand, conjures melody, harmony, and unexpected chord changes from his instrument as though he plucked them from swirling chromatic vapors and etheral spheres. Not a disappointing song on the record. How can he make the Yamaha growl like a tethered beast as he draws out the siren's hypnotic call?
Stand outs from this sterling collection include "Ride", "Stalker", "Play", "She's a Tree". Seriously, stop what you are doing and buy Rock Garden right now.
Free Music Review: Another great release from this guitar guru
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is much heavier and more rocking than the 2 previous releases. I guess that's why Ty called it Rock Garden. It's a nice contrast to Safety, which was more focused on melody and even bordered on folk music at times. Don't get me wrong, Rock Garden is definitely not short on melody, but the crunching guitars and blazing solos definitely showcase Ty's rock and roll side and are a testament to his diversity. Simply stated, it's a much edgier album than his other two solo efforts. Rock Garden is a personal album, but not overtly so. For the most part Ty writes in the first person, but the themes are universal. Despite dark overtones, the underlying theme is one of guarded optimism. I highly recommend this album to anyone who enjoys thoughtful lyrics set to thunderous guitars.Free Music Review: Only 12 reviews for one of 2006's best releases?
Hit: 5 Stars
As many other reviewers have said, Ty Tabor and the rest of King's X are the most underated group of musicians out there.
Ty speaks to my soul, as do Dug and Jerry, and Rock Garden is another explosion of beauty that leaves me stunned.
I have 3000 CDs in my collection, and in comparing quality, talent and style, Rock garden is the type of work that in my opinion qualifies as a perfect musical expression.
Ty, you are an amazing creator and musician! Thank you for your hard work and the wonderful music.
Free Music Review: Head Shakin' Power Pop Rock like Beatles going metal
Hit: 5 Stars
This is my favorite side album by a King's X member. I play this constantly even though I have had it for a long time. I have read many interviews of Ty's where he readily admits his John Lennon influence, and that comes through here, especially in Ty's songwriting. Although he is an unreal guitarist, he is always focused on the song 1st. This album has no misses- every song is great. If you love great melodic hard rock, or if you just love music, you should own this.