LP JIMI HENDRIX TRIBUTE Voodoo Crossing (2LP) Horizons HZ 017 - STILL SEALED

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2LP VARIOUS ARTISTS

Voodoo Crossing: A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix

Country of release: Italy, 2013

Original released: 2003

Label: Horizons

Catalogue number: HZ 017

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Klappcover/Gatefold Sleeve: Ja/Yes

 Condition Records: MINT

Condition Cover: MINT

  LP ist noch verschweißt / LP IS STILL SEALED !!!

(Photo von meiner eigenen LP / Photo taken from my own copy)

Tracks Side 1:

1. Steve Lukater - Third Stone From The Sun (5:33)

2. Scott Finch - Castle Made Of Sand (3:16)

3. Pat Travers - I Don't Live Today (3:55)

4. Mark Doyle - Stone Free (4:05)

5. Arlen Roth - The Wind Cries Mary (3:49)

6. Joe Colombo - Red House (5:11)

Tracks Side 2:

1. Scott Finch - Spanish Castle Magic (3:33)

2. Steve Lukather - Her My Train A Comin (5:44)

3. Vic Vergeat - If Six Was Nine (3:25)

4. John Nitzinger - Fire (4:20)

5. Robben Ford - Bold As Love (4:04)

6. Tony Spinner - Up From The Skies (5:31)

Tracks Side 3:

1. Larry Coryell - House Burning Down (5:26)

2. Robben Ford - Message To Love (4:48)

3. Pat Travers - Ezy Rider (4:48)

4. Mark Doyle - Little Wing (3:47)

5. Scott Finch - Nightbird Flying (4:19)

6. Vic Vergeat - Rainy Day Dream Away (4:34)

Tracks Side 4:

1. Larry Coryell - Purple Haze (7:54)

2. Hiram Bullock - Voodoo Chile (8:21)

3. Mike Onesko - Hey Joe (5:52)

4. Arlen Roth - Villanova Junction Blues (4:34)

5. Jimi Hendrix - Jimi Speaks (0:56)

Listen At YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6NfqT-EjRM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAjWki_JZa0

I lusted after this album from the very first time I glimpsed its gorgeous cover lying on the floor of a friend's house. This tribute to Jimi Hendrix orchestrated by a small, Italian label ( ) features an assortment of medium to lesser known artists.

Unfortunately, looks can deceive. Growing up in the 60's, my earliest experiences with live rock came from the bountiful school, church, and temple dances. We mixed it up to Traffic, The Doors, Cream, The Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, James Gang, The Blues Project as well as Jimi Hendrix. A band played songs that fell into two categories -- fast and slow.

Despite the enticing come on, this album lacks soul. Sure these guys wail on guitar, but you can't move your feet to most of it. Jimi's genius encompassed so much more than just great guitar playing. Despite the hard rock label, Jimi's grooves always featured an airy, bouncy touch. The bass anchored the middle while the drums rocked underneath and the guitar floated above. In contrast, most of these tunes feature thick, Les Paul sounding guitars mired in rhythms of sludge. Simple put, "Where's the groove?"

Two guys on this record get it -- the 70's fusion guitarist Larry Coryell and newcomer, Mike Onesco. On "House Burning Down," Mr. Coryell rips through scales and modes utterly beyond my comprehension, goaded on by an electronic house beat that I can't even count! No rhythm guitar clutters up the middle. On first listen to "Hey Joe," I thought I heard the distinctive touch of Robin Trower. Oops, wrong guy!. Mike Onesko and group manage to blow new life into this classic. And once again, the beat drives the song. Picture, if you will, a giant, hovering, cloud of tremelo.

To be fair, a few other artists aim for the sky and almost hit their mark. "Villanova Junction Blues" features Telecaster master Arlen Roth working out over this slow blues that closes the movie "Woodstock." Despite his masterful bag of tricks including octaves and violin sounds, the groove never quite gels. "Red House," covered by relative unknown Joe Colombo, starts with a great concept (one I've since "borrowed"). Turn it into a slide song. And it kills until the drummer becomes possessed by the spirit of Keith Moon.

The big names on this album include Steve Lukather of Toto ("Third Stone From The Sun"), Robben Ford ("Message To Love"), Hiram Bullock of the David Letterman show ("Voodoo Chile"), and Pat Travers ("I Don't Live Today"). But none manage to conjure up the magic that illuminates the original version. Too much guitar, not enough beat or vision.

Wouldn't it be great to hear Sly Stone or Earth, Wind and Fire cover "Message To Love?" How about Pat Metheny doing "Third Stone From The Stone?" What about Snoop Dogg doing "Up From The Skies?" Take a stand. Put some beats on these tunes, please! (©2005 Roger-Z/theworkingmusician.com)

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