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The first album in a quarter-century from guitar hero Duane Eddy, now in his mid-70s, is a labour of love for co-producer/co-writer Richard Hawley. The pair met at an awards ceremony and lifelong fan Hawley, not short on persuasive gift-of-the-gab, made his dreams happen. Recorded in 11 days in Sheffield, Road Trip sounds thoroughly Eddy yet also thoroughly Hawley: an indication of how far-reaching and durable the veteran’s influence is. It will also sound, to younger listeners, like a Hawley album with the vocals removed.
To older listeners the famous twang of Eddy’s style will be the key signifier. While it was the man himself who took to picking out melodies on his bass strings, it was Lee Hazelwood who, as his producer (before cracking it as a performer), alchemised the material, playing around with Eddy’s tapes, slowing them down, adding echo and space. Hawley, a lover of old-school rockabilly, doesn’t need to be reminded of that fact. He too creates cinematic, sparse, rumbling backdrops over which the twang can bounce. In the past Art of Noise, Jeff Lynne and George Harrison have attempted similar, perhaps getting too excitable and impatient. Hawley doesn’t try to teach an old dog new tricks: even Seasick Steve might deem this dated. Diehards may prefer to substitute "timeless" for "dated", while Hank Marvin will be wondering why being British makes you less cool than being American.
While much of this could, to be harsh, pass as muzak – not least the drippy Twango and the sleepy, countrified title-track – occasional bursts of energy crackle into atmospheric life and beg Tarantino to adopt them for his next movie. By far the best moment is Primeval, which leaves the calm conservatory to visit the garage, kicking up a storm of dust, sparks and gutsy blues, waling sax rasps and all. One longs for more of that: slowies like Kindness Ain’t Made of Sand and Rose of the Valley are pretty but also quite, well, dull. Again, they’d benefit from a Hawley vocal. A decent, nostalgic Father’s Day gift then, for your dad’s dad.
--Chris Roberts
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New 2011 album from the legendary guitar twanger! Produced by Richard Hawley
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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The title "Legend" is oft bestowed by journalists and critics alike. In reality there are few. Duane Eddy is justifiably regarded as one of the few. With in excess of 100 million record sales and an admirers list like a veritable "Who's Who of Rock Music" he has carved an indelible entry in popular music history over the past fifty years.
Long after most of us are gone he will be remembered with respect, interest and curiosity as there was once a time before guitar gods, before the lead guitarist cult, when rock music was in its embryonic state. The first Rock Giants were emerging; Hayley; Presley; Domino; Holly; Perkins; Lee Lewis; Richard/Penniman; Nelson.......and Duane Eddy who exploded out of Phoenix Arizona with a most unique style that he could re-create live on stage! He was quite simply the first guitar legend!
He has encompassed most genres with his back catalogue and has worked with some of the best musicians, producers and arrangers in the business. Among his peers he is regarded as someone who recognizes and encourages talent as his own supporting ensemble across the years will testify, many of whom were encouraged to accept new opportunities which provided lifelong career security.
This new album "Road Trip" is going to interest many new listeners to an artist whose guitar phrasing is as identifiable and sensitive as any voice. It can be harsh, agressive and demanding; jolly, chirpy and almost humorous but then gentle caressing,sensitive with a touch of melancholy. Listen to "Primeval" then to "Twango" and then "Franklin Town" to appreciate the shift in feel.
All but a few of his peers from the early days survive, alchohol; drugs and the road have taken their toll. Road Trip
Following a ten minute standing ovation (before he had spoken or played a note!) at a sold out Royal Festival Hall last October he is about to headline at the Glastonbury Festival (UK) and tour the UK in October. I along with thousands of others will take this opportunity to see him in concert to witness his unique style for myself and have bought this album as a treasured memento of a true and as yet unequaled hero.
Check out "Road Trip" the new album and the personal performances for what will become one of the most memorable concerts of your life!
Michael Richards
Long after most of us are gone he will be remembered with respect, interest and curiosity as there was once a time before guitar gods, before the lead guitarist cult, when rock music was in its embryonic state. The first Rock Giants were emerging; Hayley; Presley; Domino; Holly; Perkins; Lee Lewis; Richard/Penniman; Nelson.......and Duane Eddy who exploded out of Phoenix Arizona with a most unique style that he could re-create live on stage! He was quite simply the first guitar legend!
He has encompassed most genres with his back catalogue and has worked with some of the best musicians, producers and arrangers in the business. Among his peers he is regarded as someone who recognizes and encourages talent as his own supporting ensemble across the years will testify, many of whom were encouraged to accept new opportunities which provided lifelong career security.
This new album "Road Trip" is going to interest many new listeners to an artist whose guitar phrasing is as identifiable and sensitive as any voice. It can be harsh, agressive and demanding; jolly, chirpy and almost humorous but then gentle caressing,sensitive with a touch of melancholy. Listen to "Primeval" then to "Twango" and then "Franklin Town" to appreciate the shift in feel.
All but a few of his peers from the early days survive, alchohol; drugs and the road have taken their toll. Road Trip
Following a ten minute standing ovation (before he had spoken or played a note!) at a sold out Royal Festival Hall last October he is about to headline at the Glastonbury Festival (UK) and tour the UK in October. I along with thousands of others will take this opportunity to see him in concert to witness his unique style for myself and have bought this album as a treasured memento of a true and as yet unequaled hero.
Check out "Road Trip" the new album and the personal performances for what will become one of the most memorable concerts of your life!
Michael Richards
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Of all the artists that have tried to recreate Duane's late 1950s sound (eg McCartney, Art of Noise, Tony McCauley, etc), perhaps this unlikely effort made in close collaboration with Richard Hawley has worked out the best... its spooky, whimsical and full of pathos, very spaghetti western theme music like and powerhouse rock 'n' roll, with even a spot of Django Reinhardt in there too! At 73, with an appearance at Glastonbury plus a short tour in September, and some new tunes to play, which are long overdue in the current rush of re-issues, Duane might just chart and become a cult figure again. Good on yer Mr. Hawley and all your chums in Sheffield... it takes a good guitar player to know one!
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Duane Eddy - ROAD TRIP ALBUM - overall, probably about as close as he gets to his post 1962, RCA sound these days [the guitar never again sounding quite as it had at Jamie] - yet according to album credits, Lee Hazlewood apparently still produced those early RCA sessions - but one now wonders how much that was required "legal" rather than "factual information].
The Attack of the Duck Billed Platypus - Mid tempo I guess, as most of his best recordings are. Something is "lost" on the rare occasion he plays deep notes fast - in fact its almost a contradiction to do so - its the "reverb" and "sustain" which MAKE "his" unique sound.
Twango - quicker, lighter - and with acoustic interludes in an obvious tribute to Django Reinhardt, but not without the odd deep, sustained electric note too.
Curveball - again, similar to many of his RCA tracks - it "twangs", again in his favourite mid tempo - some nice piano & a "period" sax break too. ...... The man still has his "chops".
Road Trip - slower than mid-tempo, but a deep as-only-Duane can "Twang".......he clearly took his road trip at a steady walking pace, with a wordless chorus coming in towards the end - not "obtrusive" but "present".
Kindness Ain't Made of Sand - slow, deep twang.....gentle - MOR really.
Mexborough Ferry Boat Halt [which you've heard] - medium tempo, pleasant [written by "Eddy/Sheridan"] Eddy composed/part composed all except 2 titles.
Desert Song - very slow, gentle, atmospheric - would have been a "B-side" in the old days.....
Primeval - the one track with "bite", and more so than the Duck Billed Platypus displays at the start of the album. Fast-ish, deep growling Duane notes, harmonica somewhere in the mix - in which there is a lot going on. But despite the great sound, not the most memorable of "hooks".
Rose of the Valley - back to gentle, slow, ruminative, deep sustained guitar with a steady drum emphasising the beat. A string/mellatrone type background, and a soft Buddy Holly "Moondreams-ish" sax break followed by wordless chorus, this time quite high in the mix. Builds to a full, dramatic sound before finishing with a few notes of guitar, alone.
Franklin Town - soft, mid-tempo acoustic guitar, and minimal accompaniment.
A wordless chorus occurs at various points in the album - seldom "obtrusive", but "present".
This album will please more than it actually excites,[in part, simply because it exists, and he HAS finally made a new album].
The Attack of the Duck Billed Platypus - Mid tempo I guess, as most of his best recordings are. Something is "lost" on the rare occasion he plays deep notes fast - in fact its almost a contradiction to do so - its the "reverb" and "sustain" which MAKE "his" unique sound.
Twango - quicker, lighter - and with acoustic interludes in an obvious tribute to Django Reinhardt, but not without the odd deep, sustained electric note too.
Curveball - again, similar to many of his RCA tracks - it "twangs", again in his favourite mid tempo - some nice piano & a "period" sax break too. ...... The man still has his "chops".
Road Trip - slower than mid-tempo, but a deep as-only-Duane can "Twang".......he clearly took his road trip at a steady walking pace, with a wordless chorus coming in towards the end - not "obtrusive" but "present".
Kindness Ain't Made of Sand - slow, deep twang.....gentle - MOR really.
Mexborough Ferry Boat Halt [which you've heard] - medium tempo, pleasant [written by "Eddy/Sheridan"] Eddy composed/part composed all except 2 titles.
Desert Song - very slow, gentle, atmospheric - would have been a "B-side" in the old days.....
Primeval - the one track with "bite", and more so than the Duck Billed Platypus displays at the start of the album. Fast-ish, deep growling Duane notes, harmonica somewhere in the mix - in which there is a lot going on. But despite the great sound, not the most memorable of "hooks".
Rose of the Valley - back to gentle, slow, ruminative, deep sustained guitar with a steady drum emphasising the beat. A string/mellatrone type background, and a soft Buddy Holly "Moondreams-ish" sax break followed by wordless chorus, this time quite high in the mix. Builds to a full, dramatic sound before finishing with a few notes of guitar, alone.
Franklin Town - soft, mid-tempo acoustic guitar, and minimal accompaniment.
A wordless chorus occurs at various points in the album - seldom "obtrusive", but "present".
This album will please more than it actually excites,[in part, simply because it exists, and he HAS finally made a new album].
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Still Rousing
Duane Eddy's distinctive guitar sound still sounds excellent after five decades on his classic tracks, 'Rebel Rouser' through to 'Dance with the Guitar Man'. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Wrigley
WELCOME BACK DUANE!
WHAT A PLEASURE IT IS TO REVIEW A NEW DUANE EDDY ALBUM. OVER RECENT YEARS DUANE HAS BEEN IGNORED IN HIS HOMELAND, AND IT TOOK AN ENGLISHMAN, RICHARD HAWLEY, TO LURE HIM TO... Read more
Published 4 months ago by ROBIN
like he has never been away
Although more mellow and more laid back than Duane's music from the 1950's and the 1960's the essence remains. There is good variety, but probably no stand out track(s). Read more
Published 7 months ago by peter
Duane Eddy Road Trip
Not as good as I had hoped,but it grows on you.But not really worth the 24 year wait for this recording.
Published 8 months ago by R. E. Barnden
still got the twang
Well for those of us that remember pop music before the Beatles here is a real treat, a brand new CD by our original guitar hero. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Fred Hall
The Twang still lives!!
This has got to be his best cd/lp in years.It's still Duane but oh so much more.I think it's the best cd I have bought this Year!Love ever track on it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Richard Cooksey
Road trip
It could be the best he has done. It is definitely the best for a long time.
It is one of those albums that you know who as you hear the first note
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It is one of those albums that you know who as you hear the first note
Go get it
Published 9 months ago by Trevc
Worth Waiting For
Well it's been 24 years or so since his last release, but it's all been worthwhile. This has probably got to be one of the finest Duane Eddy albums ever released. Read more
Published 10 months ago by NeilG
Not a very good trip
I've been a fan of Duane Eddy since I bought 'Have Twangy Guitar Will Travel' when it first came out. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ray
Disappointed
Fans of early Duane Eddy will be sadly disappointed with this. The redeeming feature is the guitar sound is still as great as ever but the fire and guts has all but gone. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Twang
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