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| Special Note: Through a collaboration with Bob Welch, this album is available for purchase directly through The Penguin at a price LOWER than the online music stores and is autographed! See reviews and order HERE ! | ||
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Number of Bob Welch Looks At Bop (1999) Reviews: 2
Reviewer: Henry H Hayes, Professional Inspector April 10, 2003 This is a must have for Welch fans. A long drought does not diminish Bob's creative and excellent guitar work. While at first listen seems strange to the Bob Welch tuned ear, it becomes apparent that it is unmistakeable Welch talent. He seems to have evolved to work scales and riffs that are fresh and different to the ears. Jazz and rock are blended into a music style that I would say is his own and unlike anyone elses. I have been a BW fan since the release of Bare Trees. I was sad and puzzeled by his dissapperance from the music scene. This release has satisfied the hunger for new music. Fans must reserve judgement upon one listen. As it may take a few to expand your listening skills to understand the blend of style and progress. But shortly BW fans of old, and those to join will discover; Bob is able to express his musical talents and visions without limitations of the coporate structure. One we are sure happy to see out. And look foreward to the next release.
Reviewer: Brian Shoop (d2brian@mailcity.com), High School Senior January 30, 2001 I got Bob Welch Looks At Bop from The Penguin kind of knowing what to expect, since I had heard the clips. I was still blown away, however. There's a very fresh, modern sound to everything and I'm surprised he did so much dense layering by himself. It's all very complex and never boring, much like Mr. Welch himself. Most songs have a few verses and lyrical lines, then launch into mostly instrumental parts. It's different, but once you'll get used to it, you'll like it. Best tracks in particular are "Telepathy", "Lush Life", and "Hustler" (the oft-mentined 'parental advisory' revision of "Silver Heels"). The only track that falls flat is the oddly grating "Pretty Things" which just sounds too awkward with the squeaky vocals (which sound like Bob's voice VSO'ed). I recommend checking out some of the Liquid Audio clips beforehand. If you like 'em, then go ahead and get the CD. And I highly reccomend getting it here, as it's cheap, extremely fast, and the CD liner sheet is autographed by Bob himself!
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