Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin 1
After reading Light and Shade by Brad Tolinski, which is a journalist conversation with Jimmy Page, I decided to give the ENTIRE music catalogue of Jimmy Page a visit. I'll have to go back and listen to his pre-Zeppelin music soon, but I am going to work through the essential 10 CDs of their music. I am also going to get a number of the compilations of live recordings as well. Here are the first four.
Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin II
Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin III
Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin IV (aka ZOSO)
Santana: Shape Shifter
The latest from a a guitarist of great longevity and collaborative partnerships. Always good and fun.
Rodrigo y Gabriela: Area 52 (CD+DVD)
Think classical, flamenco, percussive/rhythmic guitar slapping and shredding (the standard Rodrigo y Gabriela)... now add in Cuban flavors of a rich variety and you have this GREAT ALBUM.
Train: California 37
I love this group. Another good album. Fun music.
Steve Morse and Super Group of Prog Rockers: Flying Colors
Oh yes... I have listened to this 20 times in the last month. Some of my favorites come together to form a SuperProg Group. You would be hard pressed to put together a better band then this. And this is only their first album. Oh please stay together. Release many more...
Danny Jones: Finding My Way
This is an older album, but another magnificent fretboard master, fleet of finger, a savant of the scales, melodic, delicious...
Bruce Springsteen: Wrecking Ball
Becky's favorite artist (or else right up there) and this is his new one. I like it a lot. I think we'll have to catch Bruce on tour again.
Wrecking Ball
Bruce Springsteen: Wrecking Ball
Bonnie Raitt: Slipstream, Bonnie Raitt
The lady blueswoman gives her best album (maybe ever). Love it, love it, love it.
Frank Gambale: Best Of: Jazz & Rock Fusion
A great virtuoso of guitar and one of a select group who has a signature model for Carvin Guitars. This is one great album of instrumental tunes.
Punch Brothers: Who's Feeling Young Now?
Wow. Incredible blue grass, folk, rock, indie, all blended together. Chris Thile the mandolin player is a part of this band. Definitely - check them out.
Neil Zaza: Clyde the Cat
The brand new CD by one of my favorite melodic shredders. He recently jammed with Phil Keaggy... or I should say, he invited Phil to Jam with him.
Danny Band Jones: Over the Edge
See the note below.
Danny Jones: Finding My Way
A new artist for me. Seriously, he ranks up there with the creativity and sheer talent of a Joe Satriani... although the Silver Surfer guitarist is still in my top three faves. But Danny Jones deserves a wide listen by all the rock/metal fans.
Gungor: Ghosts Upon the Earth
Their newest. I've listened to it a few times. I like Beautiful Things more, but this one is growing on me and several of the songs are outstanding.
: More Than Meets The Eye ( Remastered )
Some of the greatest prog rock being done today. Nuff said.
Yo-Yo Ma: The Goat Rodeo Sessions
Buy this album just because of the great title. No, really buy it because of the four string virtuosos and the magic they conjure up as their instruments flow together.
Josh Wilson: See You
Pretty good album by Christian activist, singer, guitarist.
Joop Walters: Speed Traffic and Guitar
Great guitarist, evocative, fluid melodies, intricate arrangements, instrumental.
Chickenfoot: Chickenfoot III
Even better then their first CD. This is their second release, whimsically called Chickenfoot III... Boy do they rock on.
The Black Keys: El Camino
Good rockin' music.
Downhere: Wide-Eyed & Mystified
My new favorite band. Canadian Christians, great music, outstanding (TRULY) vocals. And profound lyrics. They leave most Christian artists in the dust of banal pop Christianity.