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PETER GREEN IS STILL ALIVE AND WELL ON SPLINTER GROUP CD

Jay Siekierski | STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. USA | 04/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Legendary British blues guitarist Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac Blues Band and git slinger for John Mayall's Bluesbreakers has been MIA from the music world for 12 years until this new recording of live material and 2 new studio cuts surfaced. Peter Green Splinter Group/Artisan Recordings/Snapper Music was only available as a U.K. import until now. This new release was recorded on Green's European '96 tour and shows him in beautiful form on both guitar & vocals. Among the 10 live cuts we got 2 new studio recordings of old blues classics "Travelling Riverside Blues" & Hitch Hiking Woman". Amazing are the only words words to describe both. As for the live stuff, what can be said of Green these days? His spirit is still AUTHENTICALLY linked to the real American black blues and better than some of the top name U.S. & U.K. blues rockers (no names mentioned!). On this recording of live & studio tracks Green is backed by Cozy Powell: drums (ex-Jeff Beck Group/Black Sabbath), Dee Murray: bass (ex- Whiitesnake/Black Sabbath), Spike Edney: Keys & Nigel Watson: guitar/vocals. Standout cuts? "Look On Yonder Wall," "Steady Rollin' Man," "Help Me" & "Travelling Riverside Blues". Green's guitar is as fluid as ever and vocally his soul is from the deep south. No question this guy is 'black turned inside out!'. BTW: He makes very good use of the Robert Johnson catalog with 3 of the old bluesman's tracks on this CD. No questions asked...PETER GREEN IS THE BLUES and WELCOME BACK!"

Coming Back with the Blues

loce_the_wizard | Lilburn, GA USA | 02/14/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The reemergence of Peter Green, who, along with his old friend and fellow guitarist Nigel Watson, form the central pillars of Splinter Group is a cause to celebrate. This 1997 effort from the group showcases their expertise at reinterpreting blues classics and allowed Green to exorcise the demons that has sidelined him for more than two decades.Though this version of the band is decent, it is not nearly as fluid as the current line up. Still, the trio of Cozy Powell on drums (in what was sadly one of his last gigs before his death), Dee Murray on bass, and Spike Edney on keyboards are clearly having as much fun as Green and Watson here. It's pointless for me to suggest stand out cuts here because it all depends on how you like your blues, soft and slow, loud and gritty, slick and steady. It's all here. Green's vocals are raspy and sometimes hard to hear, but nonetheless, he is singing his heart out. Watson is an excellent guitarist in his own right, and the two anchor the sound throughout. Still, it's hard to consider this work as essential listening. It's enjoyable, the playing is proficient, and the sound is clean. All but the first two tracks are recorded in concert, and the banter and crowd noise add to the fun."

Best for a long time

OYTUN ALICI | ankara, turkey | 06/07/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have always been a Peter Green fan and his original material penned by himself during the Fleetwood Mac era will always remain among the best blues written and played.



But after a long absence from the music scene his comeback with new splinter group i felt both joyed and reluctant unsure of what to expect. I was really afraid to listen to his new recordings thinking that he lost his powers. But to my great astonishment and joy i was wrong. he again delivers his immaculate and soulful guitar playing and singing. This record is a testiomny to that. Every piece is great may be except dark end of the street which is a little out of context among all the other blues renditions. Bt my favorite is homework by great otis rush. Peter Green infuses a new life to it with his playing of the song.

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