CARRYING ON THE TRADITON
dickydo | Warwick, RI USA | 11/02/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Duarte has taken the gauntlet Stevie Ray Vaughn threw down to impressive heights. However, the five star reviews are a little generous. His riffs and phrasing are most impressive, but his weakness is still as a lyricist. The cut "Let's have a Party" is really beneath his talents. Still, this is probably his most diverse set. "Woodpecker" is an excellent instrumental that does harken back to Jeff Beck. "Satisfy" is another excellent track. He's often been called a SRV clone. That's not a totally fair assessment. He's a killer modern blues rock guitarist who's overall songwriting still needs some lyrical improvement."
The "Real" Guitar Hero
Stranger | New Jersey USA | 11/08/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If great guitar-playing is what you enjoy ... what are you waiting for ?
Duarte sets a new standard for guitar solos on this one. Stop reading this and go get it."