Search - Johnny Winter :: Serious Business

An album for blues-guitar afficianados and guitar players...

D. Afton | Michigan, USA | 07/06/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you love long, continually-vibrant, energetic guitar solos, then this album is for you. I play guitar, and Johnny's playing never ceases to render me slack-jawed! This album has it all---slow tempo blues (with piercing, snaking, rapid-fire soloing), fast tempo boogie-woogie (with piercing, wonderfully-driving soloing), medium-tempo shuffles (more soloing, of course), and more. Check out the title song at the end--its kind of a bluegrass/blues, finger-picking masterpiece (on electric, of course)--so driving, frantic, and utterly energizing! I have all of Johhny's CD's, and this one is definitely among his best (along with "3rd degree" and "Let Me In"."

Almost 5 stars

P.J. Le Faucheur | Canada (ex- U.K. resident) | 08/18/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I do recall Johnny Winter saying in an interview that he wasn't happy with the overall guitar sound on this c.d. I have to agree with him...the lack of bass makes for a rather tinny sound. Nevertheless his outstanding technique still shines through. The choice of songs is absolutely 100% accurate.

Sound The Bell, Good Time Woman, My Time After Awhile are just so full of enthusiasm and energy. Infact, again, EVERY track is superb, i have to say.

This one is well worth purchasing. I definitely do not regret having it in my collection."

Excellent Work; Re-master Badly Needed

Alright Kid | San Antonio, TX USA | 11/11/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is unreal. The song selection is excellent and Johnny's guitar playing is the hottest of his post Columbia career. This CD is in BAD need of a remaster. It is listenable and I recommend purchasing. In fact, this is the one CD in my collection that the material is so good it far outways the sound quality. Turn down the treble and crank it up, it's EXCELLENT."