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Peter Frampton - "Fingerprints"
Been listening to this CD for the past few days, and its really growin' on me. I've always dug Peter Frampton's music and fantastic guitar tone - but this *new*CD Fingerprints really showcases his depth as player. Esp. since its all instrumental. Yeah - - waaaaayyy cool!
While it's hard to ignore Frampton Comes Alive as a high water mark in his career (and realistically, how could you not?), there's so much more to his playing than voice-box infused stadium anthems. For example, check out his early work with Steve Mariott and Humble Pie, as well as the oft-overlooked Frampton's Camel. Stellar stuff!
Perhaps the thing that stands out the most to me about Pete is the absolute joy I hear in his playing. You can tell that it is continually evolving, yet in many ways, still the same. A fluid, jazzy feel permeates a great deal of his material, as does his innate knack for the sweet hook / fill. Deep down, though, Pete's always been a great rock player. And as such, he isn't afraid to crank up his amp, and grind out some heavy, kick-a$$ riffs. Big kudos from me on that one.
Anyways - if you want a CD loaded with incredible guitar playing, lots of different styles of songs, and a mind-numbing array of tasty guitar tones (both acoustic & electric), I'd highly suggest that you pick this CD up. Side-to-side, front-to-back, it's a six-stringed joy ride to Guitarville. ALL ABOARD! *chugga chugga chugga chugga*
Last edited by Nelskie; September 29th, 2006 at 01:41 PM.
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Nelskie - thanks fro the review of the Peter Frampton's new CD. He has had some very neat songs during his career. But, since you did mention an instrumental CD, you really got my attention. I have been listening to instrumental CDs for about 3 years now. The wife and I got tired of some of the music that was being produced. I guess it is why we lean towards smooth jazz stations now.
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Frampton never gets the props he richly deserves as a guitar player. He's as fluid and tasty a player as it gets.
I'm definitely going to get his new album.
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I just finished listening to it and I like it.
It's a keeper.
Guitars: 2008 Gibson SG Classic, 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard LE, 2002 Gibson SG Supreme, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio Plus, 1996 Les Paul Studio Gem, American Deluxe Double Fat Strat, Bluesville "Super" Strat Copy, MIK Fender "Limited Edition" Tele, JD Bluesville "Night Pilot", Yamaha AES 820, Steinberger Spirit GT Pro, Taylor 355CE, Ovation 1897 Adamas, Ovation CC057 Celebrity
Amps: Axe FX centered rack rig, Mesa 4x12 cab. Germino Club 40, Johnson JM150 Millennium, Johnson JM250 Millennium, Gibson Titan Medalist Frankenstein.
Effects: Tonebone Trimode, EH Holy Grail, Boss CH-1, Dunlop Crybaby Classic, Framptone Amp Switcher, THD Hot Plate, Yamaha AG Stomp Acoustic Processor, Boss BCB-60 Pedal Board.
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