CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Mark Knopfler Album : Get Lucky (2009 Mercury/Warner Bros.) Tracks : 11 Artist website : http://www.markknopfler.com/ OVERVIEW This is the sixth solo album from Mark Knopfler. This is an earthy […]
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CD Review: B.B. King – “One Kind Favor”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : B.B. King Album : One Kind Favor (2008 Geffen) Tracks : 12 Artist website : http://www.bbking.com/ OVERVIEW Mr. King is a man who needs no introduction. This is an […]
CD Review: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson – “United States”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson Album: United States (2009 Mascot Records) Tracks: 10 Artist website: http://www.paulgilbert.com http://www.freddienelson.com OVERVIEW: This is a stellar pop/rock album! Beautiful songwriting chops coupled with […]
CD Review: Paul Gilbert – “Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Paul Gilbert Album: Silence Followed By A Deafening Roar (2008 Shrapnel) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.paulgilbert.com OVERVIEW: In the world of guitar, Paul Gilbert is a king and needs no […]
CD Review: Allen Hinds – “Falling Up”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Allen Hinds Album: Falling Up (2009 Hindsybabe Music) Tracks: 9 Artist website: http://www.allenhinds.com OVERVIEW Allen Hinds is a very well known man in the world of guitar. He has been […]
CD Review: Rob Balducci – “Violet Horizon”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Rob Balducci Album: Violet Horizon (2009 Favored Nations/Sweet Dance Music Entertainment) Tracks: 14 + 1 bonus Artist website: http://www.robbalducci.com OVERVIEW The last word that one would use to describe Rob Balducci […]
CD Review: Chickenfoot – “Chickenfoot”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Chickenfoot Album: Chickenfoot (2009 Redline Entertainment) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.chickenfoot.us/ OVERVIEW It’s no secret that Chickenfoot is a supergroup. This album is sonically like an old school hard rock record. […]
CD Review: Andy Timmons – “Resolution”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Andy Timmons Band Album: Resolution (2006 Favored Nations) Tracks: 11 Artist website: http://www.andytimmons.com REVIEW OVERVIEW Andy Timmons has been around for a long time. He was a member of the band […]
CD Review: John Scofield – “Piety Street”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: John Scofield Album: Piety Street (2009 Emarcy Records) Tracks: 13 Artist website: http://www.johnscofield.com REVIEW OVERVIEW: Mr. Scofield is possibly one of the most respected guitar players in the world. I […]