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ROBIN TROWER ~ NO MORE WORLDS TO CONQUER PROVOGUE 76242 (Barcode: 810020502176) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 2022 Released: 2022 This is the 26th solo studio album by legendary British Rock guitarist / songwriter Robin TrowerFind albums by this artist, recorded mostly in an intimate trio setting with vocalist Richard WattsFind albums by this artist and drummer Chris TaggartFind albums by this artist. Trower plays both guitar and bass guitar. Occasional organ is played by Paddy MilnerFind albums by this artist and occasional bass by Livingstone BrownFind albums by this artist. The album presents eleven original songs, all by Trower. As the title appropriately points out, Trower has absolutely nothing more to prove and his over five-decades long recording career, both with Procol Harum and as a solo artist, established his position as one of the greatest British Rock guitar players of all time. The songs on this album continue the style of his late solo albums, soaked with deep Blues feel and spiced by the spectacular guitar playing, which sounds as good as ever. His abilities remain completely intact and his album are as reliable as sunrise and sunset. 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. For his many followers, getting this album is absolutely a no-brainer.

Updated: 01/05/2023Posted: 09/06/2022

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ROBIN TROWER ~ ROOTS AND BRANCHES MANHATON 2030 (Barcode: 5038787203029) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 2012 Released: 2013 This is the 20th solo studio album by the legendary British Rock guitarist / bassist / vocalist / songwriter Robin TrowerFind albums by this artist, recorded in a quartet format with bassist Livingstone BrownFind albums by this artist, drummer Chris TaggartFind albums by this artist and keyboardist Luke SmithFind albums by this artist. Bassist Richard WattsFind albums by this artist replaces Brown on two tracks and sings vocals on four tracks and harmonica player Paul JonesFind albums by this artist plays on two tracks. The album presents eleven tracks, most of which are, as the title suggests, Trower’s takes on classic Blues and Rhythm And Blues songs, and a few are original tunes composed by him. 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. There are very few Rock personalities of his statue and legacy still standing today and every new album he releases is an unmistakable blast, on which he definitely takes, as usual, no prisoners. Overall, this is an excellent Blues-Rock album, with beautifully melodic tunes, solid vocals and sensational guitar playing, which has but a few contenders. Trower’s many followers need no encouragement of course and some of the self-proclaimed new guitar aces would be wise to take a listen. Brilliant stuff!

Updated: 08/05/2023Posted: 08/05/2023

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