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For a while now, Andy Timmons has been Rock
Guitar's best kept-secret. First, hidden under the glam
mask of Danger Danger and then (like many other virtuosos)
stuck having to release his albums independently and overseas.
But through it all, he did very well, selling thousands
of records and developing a cult following, serving as Olivia
Newton John's music director, as well as providing guest
performances on albums by the likes of Kip Winger and Joe
Lynn Turner. Timmons also played on the much heralded G3
Tour which culminated with him jammin' on-stage with Joe
Satriani and Steve Vai, and consequently Vai signing him
to his "Favored Nations" label. With the release
of That Was Then, This Is Now - The Best of X-tacy,
the secret will finally be revealed! It was about F'n time
Andy Timmons got a U.S. record deal.
Have you heard of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani,
John Petrucci, and Eric Johnson? Well I like Timmons better.
Let me explain: Timmons has the chops to match any guitar
god, but his music is soulful and emotional. His style blends
rippin' shred licks with the emotional delivery of a George
Harrison or a Jeff Beck. It is there that his strength lies
as a guitarist and furthermore as a composer. As I've said
before, Timmons' songs tell stories that one as a listener
can connect with at a higher level.
That Was Then, This Is Now - The Best of
X-tacy combines the "best" of Timmons' previous
instrumental releases Ear X-tacy and Ear X-tacy2
with 5 new rippin' tracks as well as a bonus track which
Andy wrote about Beatle George Harrison. Every song on this
record is truly excellent - a definite must-have for any
music collection. I would mention highlights, but the whole
album rips, so I recommend every single track.
Slowly but surely, Andy Timmons is becoming
my favorite guitar player. I encourage everyone reading
this to RUN to the nearest record store and pick up this
gem. It's time for ALL OF US to jump on the Andy Timmons
Shred Bandwagon.
Shred Pick - "Beautiful, Strange"
Reviewed by Henry
Bocanegra
Band Website: www.andytimmons.com
Label Website: www.favorednations.com
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