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Track Listings
| 1. Still Rainin' |
| 2. Second Guessing |
| 3. I Am |
| 4. Breakin' Me |
| 5. Wander This World |
| 6. Walking Away |
| 7. The Levee |
| 8. Angel Of Mercy |
| 9. Right Back |
| 10. Leaving To Stay |
| 11. Before You Hit The Ground |
| 12. Cherry Red Wine |
Product Description
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One would think that jumping into the pop-rock marketplace after being branded a blues player might confuse a 17-year-old guitar whiz. No way. Jonny Lang, with the lucid advice of ace producer David Z, understands the role of the blues as solid ground for someone who wants to take flight with intelligent, well-crafted music that has a wide audience. His second album's strengths lie with his gruffly appealing singing voice and his lean, razor-edged guitar phrases. The material is solid, with songs that range stylistically from the ingratiating funk number "I Am" (a hitherto unrecorded David Z and Prince composition), to the it-sure-sounds-like-a-rock-hit "Still Rainin'" (complete with thunderous chords and soulful female backup singers), to a griddle-hot take on the late Chicago blues guitarist Luther Allison's "Cherry Red Wine." All 12 songs are of a piece, tied together by Lang's unassailable musical integrity and his freshness of vision. And R&B master guitarist Steve Cropper is on hand in the Minneapolis recording studio to insure the soulful vibe. --Frank- John Hadley
Entertainment Weekly
Lang indulges in some of the hammiest, way-over-cooked vocal contortions heard since the white-blues revival of the late '60s.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Simply incredible
Feb 20 2004
Format:Audio CD
I never thought I liked the blues until I heard this guy. Simply incredible.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Age ain't nuthin' but a number
Feb 18 2004
Format:Audio CD
Jonny Lang has it -- whatever it is -- call it musical integrity, roots, passion, feel or a simple and real sense of the song. His age is irrelevant. He had it as a kid and is only getting better and more refined. And his songwriting is just as inspired. I'm a huge fan of the blues and you cannot deny the wondrous blues foundation of Johnny's music. It's in the heart of his performance. No wonder it's so soulful, free-spirited and without any posturing or self-importance. I fell in love with this record on my first play. There's no need to keep Jonny in the traditional 16-bar blues format -- he's got a lot to say and he needs a mosaic of musical styles in which to create. Bravo Jonny! This endorsement comes from a 30-something-year-old singer/songwriter who takes her music very seriously. You have captured my attention and I look forward to all you have to offer now and in the future! You're a breath of much-needed fresh air in this "business" of music.
Unfortunate exploitation of a talent that's not ready for prime time
July 29 2009
Format:Audio CD
Okay, so I read all the hype and had to give it a listen. It sound's like trouble from day one, you just can't have a kid that young singing the blues. That's the conventional wisdom, but hey, you never know till you actually hear the dude.
Unfortunately it is true.. he is too young. It's not that this CD is bad by any means, in fact it is pretty good. Its very well made and the vocal and instrumental performances are all pretty much top grade. There is a slight problem however.. it's just not real.. it's as phoney as a 3 dollar bill.
It's nothing new for white kids to sing like black bluesmen, Mick Jagger made his fortune from that, but mostly he just sang covers, as tributes to the originals. Mr Lang seems to have completely submerged himself in another persona while singing, and he comes across as a caricature of what he perceives a blues singer to be. This is not his fault, it all comes with being young and inexperienced and foolish. (Thats what being young is). The fault lies with him releasing recordings in the first place. He is obviously a very talented individual, but he should be paying his dues, not ringing up the cash register. There are foundations that must be laid and years of preparation before releasing your work to the masses.
I for one will be eagerly awaiting what Mr Lang has to offer in years to come, once he has matured to the point of being taken seriously. Until that time he would be better served by not releasing any music, unless he wants to play down to his own level. There's nothing wrong with kids playing pop/punk/whatever. I loved punk with its simplistic purity. It's phoney for 50-60 year old has beens to play kids music, and it's equally phoney for kids to pretend they're adults. To thine own self be true.
Unfortunately it is true.. he is too young. It's not that this CD is bad by any means, in fact it is pretty good. Its very well made and the vocal and instrumental performances are all pretty much top grade. There is a slight problem however.. it's just not real.. it's as phoney as a 3 dollar bill.
It's nothing new for white kids to sing like black bluesmen, Mick Jagger made his fortune from that, but mostly he just sang covers, as tributes to the originals. Mr Lang seems to have completely submerged himself in another persona while singing, and he comes across as a caricature of what he perceives a blues singer to be. This is not his fault, it all comes with being young and inexperienced and foolish. (Thats what being young is). The fault lies with him releasing recordings in the first place. He is obviously a very talented individual, but he should be paying his dues, not ringing up the cash register. There are foundations that must be laid and years of preparation before releasing your work to the masses.
I for one will be eagerly awaiting what Mr Lang has to offer in years to come, once he has matured to the point of being taken seriously. Until that time he would be better served by not releasing any music, unless he wants to play down to his own level. There's nothing wrong with kids playing pop/punk/whatever. I loved punk with its simplistic purity. It's phoney for 50-60 year old has beens to play kids music, and it's equally phoney for kids to pretend they're adults. To thine own self be true.
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Most recent customer reviews
Don't Put too Much faith in it
This is a classic example of follow-up disc. In this case, the album has gone too much to the producers. Read more
Published on July 9 2004 by N. Langston
A CD that will make you a True Lang Fan
A friend gave this CD to me for a birthday present. Since listening to the songs the first time, I have been hooked on Jonny. Read more
Published on Aug 12 2003 by "daisyblues"
bad production
Great Lang soulfulness but hard to listen to. Every track is put down at high volume, distorting the dynamics. Half way through you'll lose interest. Read more
Published on Aug 5 2003
5 stars for Jonny Boy
I've had the pleasure of seeing/hearing Jonny Lang in person, and would like to say that while his facial expressions mirror the face of someone passing a kidney stone, his... Read more
Published on July 30 2003 by Susan DeVries
Review From A Non-Blues Expert
I may not know what "real" blues are but this guy has made a musical impression on me. Wow. This is awesome stuff. Read more
Published on May 20 2003 by Armando M. Mesa
He's Bluesing!
I've been a Jonny fan for many years now and i still can't get sick of this album. This kid has some raw talent. Read more
Published on April 20 2003 by "bills28"
FEEL IT!
If you listen to Jonny sing "Breakin Me", and don't feel it --- you are emotionally challenged! It's odd for me to enjoy Lang's music so much and realize what a gifted talent he... Read more
Published on Feb 4 2003
Jonny's voice doesn't stop
Through every song, Jonny's voice penetrates into your soul! This CD was the 1st Jonny CD I got, and I have been hooked since. Read more
Published on Oct 1 2002
Jonny Keeps Rockin'!!
I was so thrilled when I discovered this guy just here recently. I immediatley purchased his excellent "Lie To Me" CD. I was an instant fan. What a talent!. What music!. Read more
Published on July 8 2002 by Barry
Bridge to Mainstream Blues Rock
This is a good album from a young blues prodigy that mingles teasingly close to pop rock. A good introduction to this type of music if you are not a blues fan generally.
Published on Jun 5 2002 by Ralph Tokereni
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