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Reeves Gabrels had been laying fairly low in the 21st century when he turned in his third solo album, Rockonica, for Steve Vai's Favored Nations label. All the lead and many of the backing vocals are handled by Gabrels and the album actually comes off stronger as a result. He's a good though not great songwriter but he is a great guitarist, and since that's presumably the direction most listeners will come at this from, they won't be disappointed. As a player, Gabrels rarely plays it safe and the songs provide excellent vehicles for his gonzo soloing. Bruising riffs are offset by pedal and lap steel guitars, excellent wah-wah playing, sumptuous feedback, and even a lovely acoustic guitar duet. No surprise, there are lots of guitars on here and lots of space in the songs to showcase them.
Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTING
1 Sign from God 3:19
2 Leper 4:42
3 Underneath 7:46
4 Anywhere (She Is) 10:30
5 The Conversation 5:18
6 Continue 4:09
7 13th Hour 2:27
8 Tunnel 5:22
9 Uphill Both Ways 4:53
10 Long Day 8:33
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