Duane Eddy - Road Trip
That Duane Eddy's Road Trip manages to confirm that he is still relevant is testament to his influence and legacy.
The 73 year old guitarist began his career in the mid-50s, noted for his guitar's 'twangy' sound.
A member of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, Duane Eddy proves that the album is still an art form, and that the guitar is an instrument of beauty.
It's important to not early on, for anyone not familiar with Eddy's work, that this is an instrumental album.
Rather than being a criticism, it actually results in something truly special.
This is Eddy's first album in 25 years, and it's incredible that music of this calibre and style has been released in such a pop-centered music scene.
It has a timeless feel, with his characteristic tone carrying Road Trip from start to finish.
It's an album made for the summer, either sat in the garden just listening to the music, or driving down an open road.
One of the finest guitarists of all time is back to prove he can still perform at the highest level.
From the sound of this album, fans at Glastonbury are in for a real treat.
Songs like 'Bleaklow Air' are soaring, full of more instrumental emotion that many contemporary vocalists could hope to achieve.
It would've been a shame if this album featured a huge departure and reliance on new techniques.
Recorded in just 11 days, this is grass-roots music that shows admirable experience and talent.
'Rose of the Valley' is an utterly beautiful song that could have been a 50s classic.
As it is, it's a wonderful track on an album that is as timeless as it brilliant.
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