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Play

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: Brad Paisley

November 04, 2008
Play by Brad Paisley is a departure from his other CDs. Although his other CDs have featured his strong guitar playing and sounds instrumentals, this entire CD is a guitar playing showcase. The very few songs that feature vocals are still secondary to the outstanding guitar playing, and that is just the point with this CD. Brad Paisley is an incredibly talented artist, and he gets to show off these talents with a few of his colleagues.

This is an outstanding effort from Brad Paisley. The only downside to the CD is that there are not 10+ great songs featuring vocals. That's okay though, because the other Brad Paisley CDs beg repeated listenings. If you are a new fan, don't miss out on these other great CDs:

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Bad for You Baby

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: Gary Moore

October 07, 2008
..for me not the real Gary Moore. For me the Gary Moore of the 80's was virtually untouchable. The man played with a fire and conviction like no other and his guitar chops were out of this world. Killer tone and peerless playing. THAT Gary Moore is easily one of my favorite top 3 guitar players. I didn't mind much when he started concentrating full time on blues releases because his playing has always been blues-based, just like so many other rock greats. I love Still Got The Blues and After Hours but I kind of got tired of Gary in that format and longed for him to return to his hard rock ways.

To the total disappointment of many that will never happen. Gary has turned his back on those days and appears to be quite dismissive of that work. Doesn't ... Read More:

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Experience Hendrix: The Best of Jimi Hendrix

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: Jimi Hendrix

November 03, 1998
There are older Jimi Hendrix collections out there, like Smash Hits - but don't bother with them. This is the one to get. Like most say, this one really packages the essential hits.

My only quibble about Hendrix's catalogue is that he came in an era where the audio recording technology available to him wasn't as sonically superb (only the Beatles would exceed all peers)...so it's a little rough here and there but the man's brilliance shines through. Remastering has no doubt improved what was there, but it hasn't done wonders to enhance the mixes. Regardless, there was really only one Hendrix and his influence on those around him and those who came after was indelible. Experience Hendrix!

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Mess of Blues

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: Jeff Healey

March 11, 2008
This CD was a total impulse buy for me--I had never even heard of Jeff Healey before. But I saw it in a separate display case in the store, it looked interesting, and I hadn't listened to any blues in a while, so I thought I'd give it a try. I am very glad I did. There's a lot of good ol' rollicking electric blues on this disc, including interesting interpretations of "Like a Hurricane" and "Shake Rattle and Roll," which I thoroughly enjoyed. Not every song is a winner, hence the 4 stars, but this is a solid electric blues disc, highly recommended. I've already ordered another Jeff Healey CD online.

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Rodrigo y Gabriela (with Bonus DVD)

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: Rodrigo y Gabriela

October 03, 2006
Grate CD and DVD. I just wanted to try some new types of music luv it.

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Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO)

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: Led Zeppelin

July 19, 1994
It's amazing to me how the kids react to the music which is the foundation of their own. The younger generations just don't get it. If you place this music in the context and period which is was created then you may understand the greatness of this record. It still shines today as being innovative and provocative. These guys invented heavy metal. Their would be no mosh pits hadn't it been for Led Zeppelin. Youngsters, keep listening so that your ears may evolve beyond the barrage of marketing tactics of today which have you all in the pockets of capitalists.

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Are You Experienced

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: The Jimi Hendrix Experience

April 22, 1997
Hello!
I think that the two previous reviewers should be crucified upside down.
They probably prefer Britney Spears!

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A Decade of Hits 1969-1979

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: The Allman Brothers Band

October 22, 1991
The Midnight Rider Gregg Allman and The Allman Brothers Band, includes the songs "Ramblin Man" and "Melissa" The Allman Brothers have gotten into the 2008 Presidential race - Interestingly, In the 2008 Presidential Primary race, Hillary Clinton earned more Votes than any Presidential Primary candidate in the history of America (hillaryclintonforum, The Denver Group)

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Physical Graffiti

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: Led Zeppelin

August 16, 1994
I like this record in the sense of it's length and classical leanings (namely Baroque), but it's production value is something to be desired. On the majority of the tracks Bonham's drums lack the strong "thump" that I've grown so accustomed to. They are on the edge of being demos. One positive note: "In the Light" is probably the most underrated Zep songs, so that alone is grounds for a purchase.

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Complete Studio Recordings

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Rock Guitarists
by: Led Zeppelin

September 24, 1993
I'm of an age such that I was growing up (early adolescence) when most of Led Zeppelin's albums were released; they (along with many other "giants" of that era) provided the soundtrack to my life during the mid- to late-'70s.

I've had two or three of the albums on LP or cassette, but never got the whole series, start to finish, until a year or so ago. I don't have top-of-the line audio equipment, so the issues mentioned elsewhere don't affect me as much, though I'll take that into account should I ever get a high-end system. The sound in this set suits me fine, and I find that it actually sounds just as good in the car (I try to keep the windows up in that case! Don't want to lose any of that Led Zep BOOM!) as it does inside my house.

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