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Johnny Winter - Guitar Slinger (1984)

Posted By: Designol

Date: 4 Jul 2024 09:22:48

Guitar Slinger is an album by guitarist and singer Johnny Winter. Released in 1984, it was his first studio album in four years, and his first album for Alligator Records. Guitar Slinger was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album.

The first of three blues albums recorded after a four-year studio hiatus finds Winter as fleet-fingered as before and sounding more vocally involved than in some of the later Columbia material.

Review by William Ruhlmann, Allmusic.com

I've had this disc for a couple of years now and can't stop playing it. It's some of the most energised, wildest, hell-raising blues I've ever heard! Forget about those ramshackle mid-70s efforts: Johnny's in the very best company here. Largely self-produced, Johnny's cranked-up, turbo-charged playing is given free reign, with generous doses of his trademark slide, and those machine-gun speed solos that only he can deliver (who else can keep up?). The rhythm section is watertight, and while the rollicking keyboards take a back seat, they don't leave us asking that perennial question ("where's your brother???"). Tasteful horn arrangements are featured on a few tracks, but for me the real suprise of this recording is Johnny's improved vocals (compared to earlier efforts). They're more assured and even soulful at times (even when he's barking!), but typically gravel-toned and raucous. If there's anything missing here, well, it's an acoustic number, but hey, when was the last time a restaurant gave you a sample of everything on the menu? I've long been mystified why blues "desert island" lists never seem to include a Johnny Winter album. Surely there must be at least a few strong candidates! Well, this is my one. This is strong medicine, not the herbal variety, which I recommend unreservedly.

Review by David Collin

I bought this album on cassette when it first came out after seeing Winter play the Austin Opry House back in the mid-80s. Now I've acquired it on CD and like it as much as ever! Winter's guitar and voice come out screaming at their macho best. I like the whole album, but particularly the defiant "It's My Life, Baby", the wailing blues of "Iodine in My Coffee", the howling "Mad Dog" and the anthem "My Soul". Johnny shows a sly sense of humor on "Trick Bag" and on "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye". I can't imagine any lover of electric blues not liking this album which I consider to be among his all-round best. Throw it in the CD player when you are in the mood to roar and you won't be disappointed.

Review by Kurt Harding

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Tracklist:

01. It's My Life, Baby (04:10)
02. Don't Take Advantage Of Me (05:24)
03. Iodine In My Coffee (03:46)
04. Trick Bag (03:21)
05. Mad Dog (04:27)
06. Boot Hill (03:35)
07. I Smell Trouble (04:48)
08. Lights Out (02:34)
09. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (03:55)
10. My Soul (03:46)

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Johnny Winter / Guitar Slinger

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DR log

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log date: 2016-06-23 15:56:22

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Official DR value: DR14

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Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
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Codec: FLAC
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