gamblinfamily's Full Review: Second Album by Roy Buchanan
It's not quite what you are thinking.
Sometimes, you read way too much into the title. I bet you were thinking I was on my raunchy kick again. Well, I'm not. I happen to be speaking about one of the best songs to ever come from Roy Buchanan in my opinion. Filthy Teddy was my whole reason for buying this second album. It was a great reason, but even still Roy Buchanan gave me 7 other reasons to love Second Album as well.
Roy Buchanan was known the world over not for being Famous, but rather for being The Worlds Best Unknown Guitarist. A distinction I think he might have really enjoyed, had he put his bottle down. Roy Buchanan could have gone many places with his exceptional blues guitar.
However, I suppose one can't play exceptional blues without living at least some of the heartache and trouble they sing about. Here was music that was coming from the very soul of a troubled blues man. He had the alcohol, the bar room rowdiness. Even the arrest that finally led him to hang himself in his jail cell. Yes, Roy Buchanan had many troubles. And, while his guitar was forever silenced, his music lives on to be discovered.
I would feel that I was doing Roy Buchanan a great injustice by not introducing him to new fans the world over (Epinions is a world, right?). You might as well sit back, relax and grab a chair, because I have a story to tell and an album to review.
Roy Buchanan - Second Album, A Definitive Effort
Track One : Filthy Teddy This song starts out with a whine. One of those wails in soul, aching pain kind of whines. But, don't let this mask what is to come. It doesn't take long for Roy to start storming on the guitar. This track kicks butt and takes names. If you thought you heard a axe slam before, well baby you ain't heard nothing yet. This track mixes a little piano, a little nice and a whole lot of naughty riffs. He picks the guitar clean, and somewhere Roy is looking down smiling. He has to be as proud of this track as I am. No vocals are on this track, just pure righteous guitar.
Track Two : After Hours This track waltzes in your life like that one night stand in stilletto's that lasted a week. I just can't get enough of this tracks white hot riffs and ear tingling licks. The strings beg, and cry for mercy as Roy gives them none. Better be careful baby in the after hours, you just might get addicted to this track. Roy hammers into your head until this track ends.
Track Three : Five String Blues A Piano seals all the exits as Roy's guitar causes a 4 alarm fire. There isn't any real sense in trying to run from this track, the heat of the strings will surround you. You will be left a blue charred heap, but there will be a smile on your face. This is another truly amazing track. You know darlings, we aren't even halfway through this album review, and there just don't seem to be enough descriptive ones to go around. Roy's fire smokes up the room as the axe plays us out into a fade out.
Track Four : Thank You Lord This track is one of those I've been down and out, and getting further in the hold kind of songs. Painful, slow vocals with a drawl emit pure emotion. This track is Roy's prayer to the Lord, to thank him for the little and big things in life. The amazing licks, picked at precisely the right moments get into your brain. The vocals are only at the beginning of this song. As, the rest of the song is pure guitar heaven. This song is a little short, a lot sweet. The end result is a prayer fit for the Lord, guitar style.
Track Five : Treat Her Right This track makes me want to hit the beach running. Perhaps it's the gnarly surf type beat that surrounds my ears when playing this song. I know Roy would shiver in the sky at me saying that. But, for lack of a better description...This is another ear pleasing track. Roy says be sure to treat your ladies right. Roy's method is sure to get you some good lovin' all night long. Smooth vocals round out a (b)itchin' (that beach thing again) song.
Track Six : I Won't Tell You No Lies This is another stellar blues track. It has all the elements. A building beat, thrilling guitar work, and complimentary side instruments. You won't find anything out of place on this track. I play this often, and so should you.
Track Seven : Tribute To Elmore James This track takes you away from whatever you are doing and places you in a smoky blues bar. The piano sidetracks you as the guitar and bass guitar make mad passionate blue love to each other. This is a amazing tribute and makes me smile whenever I hear it. The guitar tears into your soul, and when the song ends you want more. This track has no vocals.
Track Eight : She Once Lived Here This track is a touch of country, and a dab of blues all boxed up neatly with a pretty bow. The amazing opening riffs and piano take you on a mental journey. No words are said and don't need to be frankly. I find myself singing to this track even though it has no words. I'm a walking contradiction. This is a truly beautiful song. It lets you down easy just like that lady that used to live here.
My Thoughts & Recommendations
Roy Buchanan slung a `53 Fender Telecaster (TeleRoy, or Nancy as he called her)over his shoulder. He was a tender blue 48 when he killed himself.
Roy Buchanan was a talented man. He remained virtually unknown, despite the rumors always flying around him. A very talented player that was removed himself senselessly too soon in my opinion.
Second Album out of his other releases is the most worthy of a purchase. Each track holds it's own weight. The album has no real weak points, and that in a nutshell makes it worth a purchase.
Online retailers still offer this title, although I would check half.com first. Though the items might be used they are wholly cheaper.
Long time Roy Buchanan fans unite with me! (sorry got carried away)
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