Robin Trower -- simply amazing.

Good evening Rawkers. You love guitar? Let's talk about one of the best to pick up a Fender Strat, the amazing, the inimitable, the one and only, ROBIN TROWER. Few define the instrument in the same way, and he enjoys the rarified company of the Strat gods -- Hendrix and SRV.

I've seen him only twice, but jeezus he lays it down like no one's business. And there's only one album that matters, 1974's Bridge of Sighs. Let's break down key tracks....

Day of the Eagle. One of the best set openers of all time. As someone who has covered that song, it just flat out rocks. Fun to play, fun to hear. And to hear the master? Fuhgehtaboutiht....

Bridge of Sighs. The title cut features more atmosphere than a foggy day in San Francisco. Very tasty tune that is ALL about tone, touch and feel. Wonderful vocals by James Dewar (also on bass), who invokes the feel of David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat and Tears. A fantastic song.

In This Place. More perfect Strat work by the man who KNOWS the strat. The atmosphere just moves throughout the whole album, including this track.

Too Rolling Stoned. Other than a GREAT title, what else do you need? An absolute album highlight. You know Stevie Ray checked out this track while learning the Strat. This cut live is somethin' else....

If you haven't yet, give Trower a listen. The cat has earned it. You'll be glad you did.

Go in peace....

G.O.T.