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Charlie Read
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Review of "Read Between The Lines"
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By: Laura Lynch
harlie Read is a composer, guitarist and bassist. Charlie was greatly influenced by the Ohio rock scene of the early 70's as well as guitar greats such as Clapton and Hendrix. Read has been playing for decades and is also a teacher. Read Between The Lines is his first solo release featuring eleven instrumentals heavy on the electric guitar but supported by bass, drums, keys and rhythm guitar. Charlie often favors Les Pauls but used an American Deluxe Strat on this project. Read's songs brilliantly blend a diversity of genres such as blues, jazz and rock with a variety of skills and techniques. The CD production is crisp and clean and the musicianship is first rate. The CD starts with the short, bluesy rocker 'Why, I Oughta' showcasing Charlie's able chops right from the start. The song fades into 'Circle's End' that spans through a number of tempos and tones rotating from light to heavy and layered over a rock, solid beat. 'Splash Ray' has a feisty groove as Charlie uses a playful yet masterful approach to his leads. 'Then and Now' features edgy licks, smoldering rhythms and spirited keys. Charlie's instrumental debut is animated, melodic and technically strong - a must Read for any collection!
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Laura Lynch / Kweevak Music Portal
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