A Street Called Straight by Roy Buchanan

Description: Released in 1976, "A Street Called Straight" stands as a landmark in the career of legendary guitarist Roy Buchanan. Regarded as one of the most influential and technically gifted guitarists of his era, Buchanan showcases his dazzling virtuosity and soulful expression across this album's eight tracks, cementing his reputation as a true master of the instrument. Recorded with Buchanan's longtime backing band, "A Street Called Straight" finds the guitarist exploring a diverse array of styles, from the raucous, blues-rock opener "Sweet Dreams" to the mellow, jazz-inflected title track. Throughout, Buchanan's fluid, emotive playing takes center stage, with his searing lead lines and rich, expressive tone cutting through the tightly-wound arrangements. Highlights include the brooding, introspective "Fly Night Train," where Buchanan's guitar work evokes the loneliness and mystery of the open road, and the blistering cover of Muddy Waters' "Got My Mojo Workin'," which allows him to unleash his formidable technical prowess. But the true standout is the sprawling, 11-minute epic "The Levee," a mesmerizing showcase of Buchanan's improvisational genius as he navigates the track's dynamic shifts and moody atmospherics. Beyond Buchanan's instrumental mastery, "A Street Called Straight" also showcases his talent as a songwriter, with original compositions like the melancholic "Sweet Dreams" and the funky "Sweet Chocolate" demonstrating his keen melodic sensibility. Taken as a whole, the album stands as a vital document of one of the guitar's true virtuosos at the peak of his creative powers. For fans of blues, rock, and exceptional guitar playing, "A Street Called Straight" is an essential listen - a masterclass in tone, technique, and emotional expression from one of the most revered and influential instrumentalists in music history. Combined shipping withing the United States is the standard media mail shipping fee plus .75 for each additional vinyl record.

Price: 15 USD

Location: Wallington, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-08-12T09:13:59.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD