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ROBIN TROWER ~ WHAT LIES BENEATH REPERTOIRE 5243 (Barcode: 4009910524329) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 2009 Released: 2011 This is a remaster of the 18th solo studio album by the legendary British Rock guitarist / vocalist / songwriter Robin TrowerFind albums by this artist, recorded in a quartet format with organist Roger CottonFind albums by this artist, bassist Livingstone BrownFind albums by this artist and drummers Sam Van EssenFind albums by this artist or Chris TaggartFind albums by this artist (on three tracks only). Some string arrangements are also present. The album presents eleven tracks, all of which are originals by Trower. The album was recorded following a four-years break since the preceding album “Another Days BluesFind albums with this title”. Following his departure from the iconic Procol HarumFind albums by this artist, Trower pursues a solo career since 1973, with dozens of albums to his credit. He manages miraculously to stick to his own formula of creative Blues-Rock, which he follows in the sixth decade of his career. His guitar playing is still sharp and clear-cut and his vocals are still as powerful as always, and he does not need to reinvent himself or search for any new avenues, doing what he does best. His many fans love his music, and that’s what matters the most. There are very few Rock personalities of his statue and legacy still standing today and every new album he releases is an unmistakable blast, on which he definitely takes, as usual, no prisoners. Overall, this is an excellent Blues-Rock album, with beautifully melodic tunes, solid vocals and sensational guitar playing, which has but a few contenders. Trower’s many followers need no encouragement of course and some of the self-proclaimed new guitar aces would be wise to take a listen. Brilliant stuff!

Updated: 10/06/2023Posted: 10/06/2023

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