Search - Richie Kotzen :: Into the Black

4.5 STARS - SOLID FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

The Electroacoustic Metallurgist | USA | 06/11/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There's not a great deal that needs to be said about this album, other than the fact that it is a very solid Blues/Rock album. However, this album would more correctly be identified as a Rock/Blues album, as it is for the most part a Rock album with a touch of Blues. Which I believe is a hell of a lot better than a Blues album with a touch of Rock. Additionally, there simply are no weak spots on this album, and more than a few of the songs on this one are really outstanding. With 'You Can't Save Me', 'Doin' What The Devil Says To Do' and 'Till You Put Me Down' being a few of my favorites. Richie has one of the best voices in Rock and it really shines on this one. His exceptional voice is in top form, and his guitar playing has never been better. There is no question that this is one to buy."

Solid Rock in a mediocre world

Brian D. Ferrero | 09/09/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have the album What Is. I'm not sure when that was done but I was thoroughly impressed with it. When I saw this online I purchased immediately. This one is even better than What Is. This is a talented guy. Please don't expect any lame one hit wonders. YOu will need a good 4 or 5 solid listens to gather all of the incredible songwriting and vocals on this. In this case...no radio play, so people don't ever get to hear it. We have to rely on an educated ear to get a review nowadays..it's pretty pathetic.



Every song on this record is outstanding as is with most of his stuff. It's truly amazing how the industry is so blind nowadays. If music was the focus....this guy would be all over the radio. ...."