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Cruel and Gentle Things
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Charlie Sexton Album Review:
Unbelievable at 2005-10-03
This album is timeless. Charlie is simply amazing. Every song is so well crafted that youll find yourself listening to every song for hours on end. Do yourself a favor and put this one in the cart!
Charlie Sexton Album Review:
A great comeback album at 2005-10-19
I have been a fan of Charlie ever since Pictures For Pleasure and buy anything that has his name attached to it. He is a gifted muscian and songwriter and deserves to be in the A-League, but sadly, for some reason, he has never really captured a wide audience. Hopefully this excellent record, and his new multi-album contract with Back Porch Records, should see him achieve his rightful place among rock royalty.While ten songs is not a lot after a ten year absence, the fact that every track is beautifully written, performed and produced makes the wait very much worth it.The standout track is Burn, which could easily be a widespread hit if it was backed appropriately.This album is a welcome return from a great artist and I recommend it to anyone who loved Bruce Springsteens latest and those who are fans of John Mayer et al.
Charlie Sexton Album Review:
Excellent followup to Under the Wishing Tree at 2006-03-28
Ive been a Sexton fan ever since I was introduced to the ArcAngels over a decade ago. To me it felt as though Charlie fell off the music scene for several years as he worked under many other solid acts, but deep down, I, like many other listeners have been waiting for a return of this Texas gem. No one captures the thoughful rythyms of Southern soul/folk (yes I know how silly that sounds)the way that Charlie Sexton manages to. I truly wish that he would recieve the attention he deserves (though doesnt seem to want). Back Porch records has given him the opportunity and the freedom to explore a little further into the regions that went into Under the Wishing Tree. Im thankful and appreciative of the time that obviously went into this album, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a second, more bare-bones, dose of the sounds, tastes, and visions that went into the creation of Under the Wishing Tree.
Charlie Sexton Album Review:
Adult Rock at its most sublime at 2005-12-23
This album is very intense and yet goes down easy, approximating the apt title. Invites repeated listenings. Benefits from restrained production. Charlie is at the zenith of his artistry here and I believe he has more to come that will demonstrate his importance. I strongly recommend this CD. .
Charlie Sexton Album Review:
Keeps getting better . . . at 2005-11-25
This is a great album. Absolutely the best of Charlie Sextons solo albums. Its very straighforward and direct - avoiding the overproduction of his first albums. My favorite song is Regular Grind, although there isnt a weak track on the disc.
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20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Charlie Sexton
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Charlie Sexton Album Review:
Not Exactly Solo Work, But As Close As It Comes With Charlie at 2006-04-27
A sampling of work from Charlie that varies somewhat in style and substance, seeing as how it is compiled from a reperatoire that spans two decades. His early hits from the Pictures For Pleasure era are fairly typical early 80s pop production, but the songrwriting and production quality both take a quantum leap forward for the three songs taken from the first (and only) Arcangels album - Sweet Nadine, Living in a Dream, and Paradise Cafe. Vocals for these three songs are shared with fellow Arcangel and former Fabulous Thunderbirds frontman Doyle Bramhall II. The final four titles are taken from the Charlie Sexton Sextet offering of Under The Wishing Tree, and show a more mature, darker, and musically dexterious Sexton as he plays several different instruments on Wishing Tree over and above his trademark virtuoso guitar work. This is a broad sample of what Charlie has done over his career, but having spent the last several years as guitarist for Bob Dylan its certainly not where hes at these days musically. In my own opinion this is a light snack, but if you want a real Sexton feast, then you may want to try his last two albums - Under The Wishing Tree and Cruel And Gentle Things, two albums in which Charlie first faces the demons of his early life with frank honesty, and proves that the consumate musician and songwriter he has become may well be, in a large part, because of his tumultuous upbringing rather than despite it.
Charlie Sexton Album Review:
Havent figured this guy out at 2006-02-07
I bought this because I really like a couple of his songs which you cant get anywhere else. I like the songs despite the fact that they are dealt death blows by the worst 80s production ever, production which would have made most songs unlistenable. In fact, they may be unlistenable to most people. I dont know what the deal is exactly, but apparently Charlie Sexton is a pretty talented guy who sold his soul to the record company in order to get records out (calling Cheap Trick...). Caveat Emptor.
Charlie Sexton Album Editorial:
Canadian Only Compilation of the Texas Guitarists Solo Work.
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Pictures for Pleasure
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Charlie Sexton Album Review:
it depends on you at 2004-07-22
If youre a fan of all that Sexton had done before this,(and after): virtuoso sideman guitar in his own high-energy version of a rootsy style, this cd will sound like different person. Fans of British pop-rock might like it, but Im of the first persuasion, and Im guessing that so is Sexton, as he abandoned this persona shortly afterwards.
Charlie Sexton Album Review:
Dont Be Fooled By This Recording at 2003-10-26
You have to know the history of Charlie Sexton to know what made him tick, and that goes back a long ways.When this record came out, we got a copy at my college radio station, and we played the single Beats So Lonely until it became radio and MTV fodder, then we worked the rest of the record.I dont know what Charlie was on when he let the record label and the imagemakers turn him into a 17-year-old, posturing, 80s hair boy. There are good songs here, but the record does not do justice to him as a guitarist, all-around musician, or songwriter.Better bets include Arc Angels, the superband with Doyle Bramhall, Jr., Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon...yes, Double Trouble.Things to know: Charlie was a renaissance kid. At 13, if the story he tells is true, he was going to school, working a job and in a band! Forget child prodigies and forget Hanson...Sexton was a true bluesman as a teen, hes lived it, breathed it and is STILL making great music. Now, if only he would get the proper respect the critics owe him!
Charlie Sexton Album Review:
Charlie Sexton is a legend for a very good reason. at 2003-07-17
Even with the taint of the 80s clinging to it, I cant help loving this disc. Charlie Sextons skill makes me want to chuck my job and my mortgage and become a groupie.
Charlie Sexton Album Review:
One of the best albums of the 80s. at 2002-08-24
I got this when it was first released. Great sound, great voice, great lyrics. I put this album in the same category as ex-Sex Pistol Steve Joness album Mercy. Bluesy, dark, a little cynical. Admittedly, listening to Pictures for Pleasure now, its a little dated with a kind of produced 80s sound, but thats easily made up for with his sensational voice and the clever lyrics.
Charlie Sexton Album Review:
An Auspicous Beginning at 2002-05-14
Why dig this record?? Well, if youre into Bowie, into Idol (Check the Thin White Duke-ish baritone vocals...) , and have a sweet tooth for slightly over-produced non-metal 80s hard rock , this cds for you. Most of us know Charlie plays lead guitar for Bob Dylan now..what most people dont know is when he signed to MCA for this album in the mid-80s he was paid the most ever for an unknown (millions) and he was only 17. Sexton became a victim of what mainly the critics attacked him with...he was a HYPE. But listen to this record today and youll know....the talent is considerable....the songs are for real, and the soul is THERE. Dylan was already a fan before the record was released (Check out Biograph liner notes). Too bad the critics /cynics put the lights out on this one before Charlie got the chance he deserved....A+++++
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