Out-there American Primitive Guitar
J. Scott Moore | Longmont, CO USA | 11/06/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I don't think this is a very accessible work by Rose. For anyone that is more than a little familiar with John Fahey, Rose is surely one of the best modern interpreters of the Takoma/Fahey style. And this is arguably where Fahey was headed, at times. But I have to be in the right "mood" (meditative or outright mind-altered) to hang with this entire CD. Nonetheless, Rose's technique is outstanding, and again, his playing of the 12 string is fresh. Go to the label site and check out all three of Rose's releases. VHFrecordsdotcom has sound samples, a comprehensive review AND...hold on to your hat! A GREAT price! I bought all three Rose CD's for 30 bucks, including shipping! Amazon is a good site, but hey, why are the discs more than 50% more? Please, that is ridiculous! Check out his other titles for my reviews on those, as well"