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I Want It All Back
Coco Montoya
I Want It All Back
Genres: Blues, Pop
 
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"Coco Montoya is one of the reasons people mistakenly think blues is easy music to play. His fierce attack is so expert yet sounds so effortless that it makes you believe anyone armed with 12 bars and six strings can pull ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Coco Montoya
Title: I Want It All Back
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: RUF RECORDS
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 3/23/2010
Genres: Blues, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 710347115328

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"Coco Montoya is one of the reasons people mistakenly think blues is easy music to play. His fierce attack is so expert yet sounds so effortless that it makes you believe anyone armed with 12 bars and six strings can pull it off." -- Billboard "Few blues guitarists performing today can top the intensity of former John Mayall sideman Coco Montoya's torrid, Albert Collins-inspired attack. Shards of shivering, feedback-enhanced blue notes fly off the Southern California picker's ax and cut deep into the rhythm section's grooves." -- San Francisco Chronicle "Blistering contemporary blues ... piercing attack; funky, shivery guitar tones; and aggressive, soulful vocals." -- Blues Revue * Catalog has scanned well over 200,000 units! * Over the course of his 30-year career, guitarist and vocalist Coco Montoya's explosive guitar playing and soul-driven voice have propelled him to the upper reaches of the blues-rock world. * From his early days as a drummer to his current status as one of the top-drawing guitarists and vocalists on the blues-rock scene, Montoya has forged his reputation through years of hard work and constant touring. * Averaging over 200 tour dates a year, Montoya packs clubs and theaters around the world. He has played major festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, San Francisco Blues Festival, and Canada's International Jazz Festival * Has received glowing praise from the Blues Revue, Living Blues, Village Voice, Billboard, San Francisco Chronicle, Philadelphia Daily News and much more--all of which have ranked him among the best guitarists and singers on the blues scene.

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CD Reviews

SOUL MAN
dickydo | Warwick, RI USA | 03/23/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)

"For fans of Coco Montoya, this disc will come as a bit of a surprise. This is NOT a blues album. Let's face it, Montoya, as good as he is, has made the same guitar oriented blues/rock since the early 90's. This time around the guitar playing is terrific as always, but shall we say restrained. It's Montoya's underrated, superb vocals that are center stage. Backed by a crack band that includes Keb Mo playing tasty rhythm guitar as well as co-producing. This has much more of a soul/r & b vibe. Standout tracks include the cover of the Motown gem "The One Who Really Loves You". "Fannie Mae", featuring Rod and Honey Piazza offering their usual tasteful harp and piano work really pops. Also, the groove laden "Don't Go Makin' Plans" co-written by Little Feat's Paul Barrerre sounds both soulful and funky. It's about time Montoya gets his just due as a great vocalist. This is a nice change of pace, while it won't be for the blues purists, it sure does sound good."
Why Did He Bother
Smiling Mikel | Australia | 06/05/2010
(2 out of 5 stars)

"As another long time fan of Coco I was terribly disappointed with his latest CD. Why did he bother - I feel it does nothing to enhance his status."
Good Stuff!
K.A. | Concord, CA | 04/11/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Even though this is a little bit different than the blazin' Ice man chops were use to hearing from Coco, it's still a really good album. I admit from the first listen I was a little thrown off with the slow grooves but I got into it quickly thereafter. There is a really good mixture of singing, song writting, guitar & producing going down on this album. I would recommend buying but make sure you sit down and listen to the whole thing before judging. I would suggest going to see him live if you need that low down electric blues fix... He never dissapoints."