OK, last of the trilogy of sixty-eight year old guitarists/musicians. Out of the three, I have more Robin Trower solo records than the other two combined (13-5). Can't say that I will make this #14 on the list, though.
Anything is better than Eric Clapton's "Ancient Stocking" and I'll say this is equivalent to Boz Scagg's "Memphis," but I didn't keep all of it, either. "Roots..." is predominantly covers, most of which are included within "A Hound Dog and a Little Red Rooster were Born Under A Bad Sign so The Thrill Is Gone." BKP called the album "a yawner," I'm dubbing it "'lude blues." Really slow, languid tunes. Trower sings (?!) half of it, which is wrong on most levels, and the other chap isn't much better. Don't get me wrong, it's still classic Trower guitar work...
That's the final track on the album and an original. I'm keeping three of them and only one cover. I wasn't fond of his interpretations of the classics which inspired him decades ago. I'm not alone in my thinking as I read one review from Germany that basically called the album "boring," but most I've seen are very supportive. Many suggested that young guitar slinger's out there in the world need to drop a needle on some early Trower and put away their SRV discs for a while.
For what it's worth, "Roots..." has been a catalyst for more writing and word is there are eleven more tunes ready to go for a follow-up. That's a good thing because sales have not amounted to much anywhere in the world and there is no tour scheduled at this time.
"I think I'll just sit this one out..." and go spin "Bridge of Sighs"...
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