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ROBIN TROWER ~ PASSION GOLDENCORE 20204 (Barcode: 194111024205) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 1987 Released: 2023 This is a reissue of the 10th solo studio album by legendary British Rock guitarist / vocalist / songwriter Robin TrowerFind albums by this artist, recorded with vocalist Davey PattisonFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Reg WebbFind albums by this artist, bassist Dave BronzeFind albums by this artist and drummer Pete ThompsonFind albums by this artist. A couple of guest musicians also take part in the recording. The album presents nine original songs, most co-written by Trower and Bronze and three co-written also by Webb. 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. The songs on this album are some of Trower’s most Rock oriented material, with only partial Blues influence, similar to his two next albums released on the Atlantic label. They are however still spiced by the spectacular guitar playing, which sounds as good as ever and the songwriting is as excellent as always. Overall, this is another gem of an album in the long list of his solo albums, which happily for us he keeps delivering in regular time interviews. Since this album was deleted ages ago it is a most welcome opportunity to close the gap for his faithful followers, for whom getting this album is absolutely a no-brainer.

Updated: 12/12/2023Posted: 12/12/2023

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