By: Dave Taylor
hristendom's answer to Eric Johnson and Steve Morse, Joe Nardulli from Glen Oaks, NY is a true master of the electric guitar. On his 43 minute self titled all instrumental progressive rock debut CD, Joe shows he has all the chops of the big boys and more feel than most. He deftly wrings emotion and uplifting vibes out of his guitar on all nine tracks, progressive odd-time tunes that interlace his tasteful lightening-fast leads with off-beat majestic rhythms. It's hard not to use comparisons to the above artists, along with guys like Joe Satriani and Steve Vai when you hear him play, because, frankly, he is as good as any of those guys. What really sets him apart is something you feel, almost intangible, yet noticeably present, a sense of holiness and anointing as his fingers wreak angelic notes from the frets. Joe pretty much plays everything on the album, and despite programming, the drums sound great as well. The CD itself is extremely well recorded. All in all the compositions rock -- they are melodic, they groove, and the music provides the perfect framework for appreciating Joe's talents.
If you are into guitar music at all, and want to truly be inspired by a world-class musician, then you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of Joe Nardulli's CD. Joe quotes Galatians 6:9 on the sleeve, which states, "Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap if we don't lose heart." Let's pray that Joe keeps doing what he does well, and quickly reaps the blessings of notoriety and public accolade that his considerable guitar talents merit.
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