Robin Trower - 'What Lies Beneath'

Posted by: J.N. on 06 June 2010

Hallelujah! A modern recording with some transparency, detail and dynamic range.

I've just received RTs 2009 CD on his own V12 label. Livingston Brown plays bass, and produced the album - very nicely indeed.

It harks back to the integrated, flowing and organic feel of the classic 1974 'Bridge of Sighs', being the length of a proper album at 42 minutes. With no fillers or tripe, it seems to be finished all too soon with great songs from start to finish.

RT has taken up vocal duties, as fellow devotees will know that James Dewar who played bass and was 'the voice of Robin Trower', sadly passed away in 2002 aged only 59.

A word of warning: The CD is also available on the Evangaline label. I don't know if that version/pressing will sound as good as the version I have on Robin Trower's own V12 label.

John.
Posted on: 06 June 2010 by J.N.
I meant to add that RT is touring in the UK through September.

John.
Posted on: 06 June 2010 by fatcat
I’ve just listened to a few samples of the album at Robin Trower Store It sounds very good.
It’s a pity Davey Pattison didn’t do the vocals. He’s worked on and off with Trower since 1986. One of the most under rated rock vocalists around. Seems strange, he’s toured with Trower 2008 and is touring this year.

Saw them in 2008, excellent live.
Day Of The Eagle (Live)

Daydream (Live)
Posted on: 07 June 2010 by ewemon
It has been almost 35 years since I last saw Trower but may make the effort this year. All of dAVEY's solo albums are not bad. Heres one for the snug tonight he was actually invited to go to the States by Bill Graham to front GAMMA with Ronnie Montrose.
Posted on: 07 June 2010 by DIB
quote:
Originally posted by fatcat:
I’ve just listened to a few samples of the album at Robin Trower Store It sounds very good.
It’s a pity Davey Pattison didn’t do the vocals. He’s worked on and off with Trower since 1986. One of the most under rated rock vocalists around. Seems strange, he’s toured with Trower 2008 and is touring this year.

Saw them in 2008, excellent live.
Day Of The Eagle (Live)

Daydream (Live)


Thanks for those clips, top drawer stuff indeed.

Just goes to show you don't need to play at the speed of light to sound good. What beautiful tone and control.

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