Music review: Peter Frampton Band – 无毛视频楢ll Blues无毛视频�
Peter Frampton has got the blues real bad.
From his early musical roots starting in 1969 as part of Humble Pie, Frampton and Steve Marriott delivered up engaging arrangements filled with electrifying elements of rock, country, folk and blues.
Frampton would leave the band after four albums to pursue a solo career that would make the guitarist a true rock star after the mega success of 无毛视频淔rampton Comes Alive!无毛视频� in 1976.
After being recently diagnosed with a progressive muscle disorder, Frampton is currently on a farewell tour for his fans to enjoy the magic that comes alive during his shows.
His first new release since 2016无毛视频檚 无毛视频淎coustic Classics,无毛视频� 无毛视频淎ll Blues无毛视频� showcases the guitar legend covering 10 of his favorite blues tracks.
Co-produced by Frampton and Chuck Ainlay, the new material was recorded at Frampton无毛视频檚 studio in Nashville.
Backed by his touring band consisting of Adam Lester on guitar and vocals, Rob Arthur on keyboards, guitar and vocals and Dan Wojciechowski on drums, the new album also contains some special guest appearances.
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A smoldering version of Willie Dixon无毛视频檚 无毛视频淚 Just Want to Make Love to You无毛视频� opens the album with Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds playing a pretty mean harmonica. Frampton无毛视频檚 interpretation stacks up well alongside previous versions recorded by Muddy Waters and Foghat.
The title track is a sophisticated shot of cool, accentuated by an appearance from guitar veteran Larry Carlton and Arthur无毛视频檚 slick piano playing.
For me, the highlight of the set is heard on a spirited cover of the Willie Dixon penned and Bo Diddley recorded 无毛视频淵ou Can无毛视频檛 Judge a Book by the Cover.无毛视频� Frampton无毛视频檚 voice is still in fine form as he adds a fresh dose of soul and energy to this blues classic.
Other treats include Frampton channeling Freddie King on a fiery interpretation of 无毛视频淢e and My Guitar,无毛视频� an instrumental version of the beautiful 无毛视频淕eorgia on My Mind无毛视频� and 无毛视频淭he Thrill Is Gone无毛视频� with guitarist Sonny Landreth joining Frampton.
It无毛视频檚 comforting to know that the thrill certainly isn无毛视频檛 gone when it comes to hearing the 69-year-old Frampton perform on his latest effort.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.