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Joe Walsh

'Barnstorm'

ABC, UK, 1972

ABCL 5022

AS ONE of the greatest guitar technicians of all time Joe Walsh emerged from the early seventies as a consumate composer and player issuing a string of highly regarded albums (both with the James Gang and solo) and carving out a unique niche. Of course, his recruitment by the Eagles put an end to his solo ambitions but not before crafting some truly steller records including this album. Not as aurally crushing as you might from a man who had just stepped out of the power trio James Gang but more of a celebratory statement of his freedom to paly in just about any style he wishes. The material ranges from solid hard rock ala 'Turn To Stone' through to dreamy accoustic tracks where Walsh is content to add just the lightest flourishes to the melodies.

Perhaps the best thing about this record is his ability to craft songs that showcased a number of complemenatry styles. In a way I used to think his records were more like the progressive rock of Pink Floyd than the rhino charged hard rock energy of Montrose. He was a master at painting little vigenettes; short interconnecting tracks that  surrounded and reinforced blockbusters.

Backed by a three piece band and produced by Bill Szymczyk (who would later go on to work with the Eagles on 'Hotel California') this album is about as good as it gets for quality rock and golden songs.

Highly recommended.

Pressing: ABC, UK, 1972

Vinyl: Nice clean condition. No spindle marks on labels and just the very lightest signs of use. Grades as MINT-!

Cover: No visible signs of use. Issued in a beautifully designed gatefold cover. Sharp corners - no dings, no bends, no ring wear, no split seams and no creases. Spine is stiff, square and totally uncrushed. Impossible to find like this after 43 years. Grades as shop fresh MINT!

Inserts: None

Matrix:

1st Pressing

Side One: ABCL 5022 A-1

Side Two: ABCL 5022 B-1

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