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Andy Timmons Band – Resolution Favored Nations Entertainment – 2006 | |
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With that in mind, there is one true master of creating grooves on guitar. I would place him in front of all the rest for the ability to hook you with every track he plays. His name is Andy Timmons. For those who don’t know the Texas Groove Master, he was the lead guitar player in the hard rock band Danger Danger. Andy has been playing solo since the mid-90’s (though he’s played on other albums like Kip Winger’s solo stuff and worked with Maylee Thomas) and has made some of the truly best instrumental guitar albums in the past 12 years. Resolution is his best CD yet. Timmons comes out ripping in “Deliver Us.” The first track let’s you know that though it’s been years since his last solo release, he isn’t about to slow down. Timmons’ incredibly virtuosity is on full display in “Helipad.” Andy plays so darn many different ways within the same tune that he will keep you spinning with glee. Mike Daane’s bass and Mitch Marine’s drums most be given attention. These two guys work hand in hand with Andy to create the memorable rhythmic flow in every track. The beginning slow Stevie Ray Vaughn-like groove in “Ghost Of You” is slit into a nasty power riff that is coordinated beautifully with Marine’s drumming. The little hopping rhythm part of the song leads into the solo section where Andy squeals out an onslaught of notes. The tone of the tender beginning of “Resolution” isn’t easy to forget and the dampened drum sound works nice. “Redemption” is done in classic Andy Timmons fashion. Highly energized distorted rhythm patterns mixed unabashed soloing equals to an exciting three and a half minutes. The tapping drum sets the stage for Andy to get soulful in “Lydia.” But don’t be fooled, this isn’t some sappy ballad. It’s heartfelt and emotional while still packing a punch. Timmons really captures the sense of loss in “Gone (9/11/01).” You can feel Andy’s anger and emotionality stemmed from that tragic day. Andy quickly changes the reflective mood of the eighth track to rock the lights out in “Move On.” I love it when a minute and forty-five seconds in Andy mixes it up with a little funk riff before continuing his fret board assault. The main riff of “Beware Dark Days” is dark & heavy and connected with this cool picking sound. The guitar chorus in this tune almost makes you sing out. The bridge parts are hot and inspired. Andy lets his fingers go completely free with his soloing. “The Prayer/The Answer” is delicately expressive and has thrown on a bonus track that blazes with country western quick picking called “Headed For The Ditch.” Resolution is another dazzling CD by Andy Timmons.
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