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Walker
Joe Strummer
Walker
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock, Soundtracks, Latin Music
 
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All Artists: Joe Strummer
Title: Walker
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Astralwerks
Original Release Date: 12/4/1987
Re-Release Date: 7/26/2005
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock, Soundtracks, Latin Music
Styles: Europe, Britain & Ireland, Latin Music, Samba, Pop Rap, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Tropical, Salsa
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 724347763229

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Michael L. (Popmeister) from READING, PA
Reviewed on 8/16/2009...
mostly instrumentals

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Exotic Widescreen Panoramic Music For Lovers And Punks
Graham C. Rodger | United Kingdom | 08/26/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Fans of Joe Strummer and The Clash will already be familiar with some of his more romantic and atmospheric musical explorations. Tracks such as "Rebel Waltz" on Sandanista, "Sean Flynn" on Combat Rock, "Sleepwalk" on Earthquake Weather and "Mondo Bongo" on Global-A-Go-Go all share a common vibe - lyrical and beautiful - which is sadly overlooked whenever people write or talk about Joe's music.



This CD was originally released in 1987 as the soundtrack to Alex Cox's film "Walker". It inhabits similar musical and thematic territory to albums such as "Straight To Hell" and "Earthquake Weather", but in my opinion "Walker" is far superior - an overlooked gem.



The music on this CD is mostly instrumental, with Joe providing the vocal on a few tracks, including the wonderful "Unknown Immortal". "Walker" takes us on an exotic journey through Central and South American music, with Joe's passion and rough edges blending perfectly (just as Alex Cox mixes old and new references in the movie - Zippo Lighters, Cadillacs, Vietnam choppers, revolutionaries...) so we end up with a cocktail that is truly satisfying. Special mention must be given to Zander Schloss, whose guitar playing is exceptional throughout.



If you're going to name your bands "Latino Rockabilly War" and "Mescaleros" then I guess it must be in your blood. Listen to this CD on a hot and sultry evening... look up at the stars and remember Joe Strummer.



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Quietly Hypnotic
Kenneth M. Goodman | Cleveland, Ohio United States | 08/01/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Joe Strummer lovers may need a few repeated listenings to

get into this CD because it's much more sedate than his other

works...a few tracks could even be characterized as "lounge"

music, but it is definitely worth buying. Once you get over

any pre-conceived notions of what this CD might sound like,

its quiet brilliance shines through-----it's really quite hypnotic

and friendly sounding...and approximately 75% intstrumental...

some of the better instrumentals are reminiscent of that great

track "Shepards Delight" on Sandanista....other tracks sound like

Perez Prado latino style music. A CD that will grow & grow on you."