-- Bolin, Tommy - Private Eyes | (Audio CD) MSRP $ 9.98 Amazon Price $ 9.98 Savings $ 0.00 | |  Release Date: 25 October, 1990, Sony
TRACK LISTING - Bustin` Out for Rosey
- Sweet Burgundy
- Post Toastee
- Shake the Devil
- Gypsy Soul
- Someday, We`ll Bring Our Love Home
- Hello, Again
- You Told Me That You Loved Me
Usually ships in 24 hours | | | A great player in his final days. | It`s sad that Bolin had to pass so soon after this release. Although not his finest stuff, this collection still evokes the power of his guitar work, if not his songwriting capabilities. It`s still a keeper.
Tommy`s singing is real good here. He never got enough credit for his singing. Such a distinct voice, you know Tommy when you hear him sing anywhere.If you want an intro to Bolin, this is a good starting point. Such a burning talent with so little a legacy. | | | | Great CD | | While Teaser was a great CD, Bolin`s Private Eyes may have established his style if he had lived. Some may not like the more polished sound of Eyes, preferring the raw sound of Teaser. Private Eyes is more reminiscent of Bolin`s James Gang work than his tenure with Purple, showing us Bolin`s softer, more controlled side. While Post Toastee, Shake the Devil, Bustin` Out for Rosey, and Sweet Burgundy are the standout songs, the other four songs are worth listening to (Gypsy Soul being the weakest of the eight). When listening to Shake the Devil I sometimes think Bolin was speaking of his drug problem...same with Deep Purple`s Dealer.
Unfortunately, Bolin died too young to reach his full promise. This album gives us a glimpse into what may have come. There is a sentimental and emotional attachment to this music because it came out in my youth and influenced me as a guitar player and musician. Bolin is, along with a handful of promising guitarists who died too young, a guitar icon who should be approached with an open mind and an open ear. We should not appreciate it because he passed away at a young age, we should appreciate it because it is a great work of art. | | | | A 70`S CLASSIC | | Man, it`s unfair that this man doesn`t get more recognition for the work he did. He was without a doubt the most versatile guitarist of his time. He could play it all, and he did play it all. Psychodelic-blues with Zephyr, Rock n` Roll with the James Gang, Hard Rock with the Deep Purple machine, Jazz with Alphonse Mouzun,, Fusion with Jan Hammer and Billy Cobham, and that`s only half of it. Now with that all said, it`s a cryin` shame this man is hardly heard of or his name isn`t ever mentioned when discussing rock`s finest guitarists. This is a great "lost" 70`s album filled with all the styles of music I mentioned above Tommy plays except hard rock. It`s not really on this one, that would be Teaser(the 1st Bolin solo album), but this is Tommy`s best one. Not a weak track to be found. Post Toastee, Shake the Devil, and Sweet Burgandy(it`s so beautiful) are the clinchers. LONG LIVE TOMMY BOLIN! | | |
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