Search - Scott Holt :: Dark of the Night

New blues for the new millennium

M. Bernocchi | Old Windsor, Berkshire United Kingdom | 04/28/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"From my point of view Scott Holt is one the best "young" blues guitar players around. Along with Joe Bonamassa, Sean Costello, Shawn Pittman and few others he deserve to be considered one of the best. With this CD he demonstrates what he is capable of. What a great modern rock-blues album it is! With the support of his band and, most notably, with the support of Double Trouble and The Band of Gypsys he delivers such a great set of modern blues music that will leave you speechless. His guitar work is simply outstanding throughout the album and the support of such great musicians make this CD an absolutely gem. Highlights of the album: "Dimples" (just a superb version) and "Right place, wrong time" that I'm sure made Otis Rush jealous! An absolutely essential addition to your collection of blues music!"

Top Notch Electric Blues Rock

Eric Ornella | Cincinnati, Ohio United States | 03/18/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you like Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, or any guitar oriented, hard rockin', electric blues then YOU WILL DIG THIS CD. In the the tradition of Jimi (included here is a great cover of Crosstown Traffic) Scott Holt takes a classic song by Bob Dylan, in this case "You Gotta Serve Somebody", and absolutely nails it. Another standout cut (esp for those with 'relationship' problems) is "All You Give Me Is The Blues", with its near classic refrain. When you add in the special guests (including Buddy Guy himself), this CD pretty much has it all for guitar lovers like me. As for only giving it 4 stars: I am an extremely tough grader who reserves 5 stars for albums I consider to be ALL TIME classics. My advice? BUY THIS CD NOW! And go see Scott Holt playing with Buddy the next time they come anywhere near to you."

Wow!

Ron | Houston, TX | 10/15/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I grew up in Montreal which is one of Buddy Guy's favorite Canadian destinations. After the first time me and my buddies went to see Buddy Guy live we decided to see him every chance we got and waited anxiously during each show...to listen to Scott Holt play. This CD captures a brilliant guitar player at his best. I always enjoyed the more rockin' blues and boy does this rock. I'm also a guitar player, and this CD will blow any avid blues/rock guitar player away. I found it amazing that Mr. Holt captured his live sound so exactly on this CD. Bravo... I hope more people start praising the newest older guitar whiz on the block. Say goodbye KWS and Jonny Lang. There is a new sheriff in town and he will blow your ears off."