This is a "killer" cd set - essential for all tommy bolin fa
still wandering | missoula, montana United States | 03/07/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"boy - i have gotten through the 1st cd; and now am more-than halfway listening through the 2nd cd to this set; this compilation is so well done with very good sound quality- great song selections, nice variation in content - mostly hard rocking to jazz fusion - really displays tommy bolin's guitar virtuosity and great support he received from drums and bass - with some keyboards on some songs; and lead vocals here and there; also pick up a saxophone on some songs. this set contains great live music and some studio cuts and outtakes - nice change of pace too the way songs are sequenced - three cd's for that price - you get so much great music - makes this set a tremendous bargain. essential listening for all tommy bolin fans and for anyone who really likes stellar guitar playing and up-tempo rocking music. can't wait to get into the 3rd cd of this set. hats off to those who put this together - great job. these cd's are meant to be played LOUD. but to play it loud you have to buy it first - and you won't be disappointed."
A Godsend
V. G. Wilson | Pittsburgh, PA | 07/03/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Seems every time I'm ready to give up on rock music altogether, a new set like this comes out to renew my interest. For Bolin fans like myself, this is a MUST! Nearly a MUST for anyone interested in progressive rock/jazz/electric guitar. Man, this guy can flat out wail! For those unfamiliar, maybe (?) not the best place to start (check out Billy Cobham's Spectrum or Bolin's Teaser albums first), as the recording quality here varies. Still, some of his best and most intense playing ever is on these recordings."
A Musician's Musician
W. P. Perry | a country road, WV, USA | 11/13/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've seen Tommy's name mentioned (mostly in guitar forums, magazines, etc.) throughout the years but somehow he slipped through the cracks until someone embedded a YouTube slide-show with POST TOASTIE. From that moment I knew I had to make up for 30+ years of lost time.
His name is more than worthy of mention in the same breath as Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Jeff Beck, well, you know, that crowd. So, if you like those guys you'll love Tommy.
Some of these tracks sound like audience recording of live performances and fidelity not up to modern standard but the brilliance of his soulful artistry and expression shine though.
God, I sure hope there's more where this came from. BRING IT ON!"