Lone Ranger

Artist: Jeff Watson
Label: Shrapnel
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 026245105522
EAN: 0026245105522
ASIN: B00000107E

Release Date: 1992-03-10

Lone Ranger

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Tracks:

Mountain Cathedral
Cement Shoes
Forest Of Feeling
Hi-Yo Silver
Picnic Island
Morris Minor
Osaka Rocka
Eco Chalet
Talking Hands
Pipe Dream
Song For Rebecca

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Customer Reviews:

Favorite of the solo albums from Night Ranger.......2004-09-18

I have Brad Gillis' early solo album, and Jeff Watson's other solo album (around the sun). I never really enjoyed either of those albums, but this one is fantastic! It's mostly instrumental. Jeff shows his chops, his song writing ability, and his collaborative ability (with Steve Morse and Alan Holdworth). In my opinion, this album holds up better than any other work he's done (including the Night Ranger albums!), at least for long term. It does "rock hard" and the guitar playing is brilliant, but there are some nice 12-string tunes as well. If you like Vai or Satriani albums, I really think you will like this. If like Night Ranger BECAUSE of the guitar playing, you'll like this: if you just want "Night Ranger"esque songs, this album is not for you.

good guitarist, crappy album.......2003-01-11

The majority of the tracks on this album are in-your-face, toneless, distortion crap (psuedo early Sammy Haagar). There are also few decent 12-string acoustic numbers, however, all 3 of them sound like the same song. The only 2 songs maybe worth even borrowing this wretched album for are the collaborations with Steve Morse and Allan Holdsworth. Waste of money.

Nice guitar cd, well worth checking out.......2000-10-13

Being a Sacramento homeboy myself, I first saw Jeff perform way back in 1978 when his Jeff Watson Band opened for Heart at Hughes Stadium. Then in the early 80's I saw his new band Ranger (later renamed Night Ranger) up close and personal at a much smaller venue called the Oasis Ballroom. My point being that my exposure to Jeff Watson goes back a bit further than a typical Night Ranger fan. I bought this cd mainly out of curiousity, and am pleased to say that I'm glad I did. The first pleasant discovery was that an old friend of mine named Chris (stage name "Spike") played drums on several tracks. I was also impressed that Jeff chose not only to feature his own excellent playing but also to include several distinguished guests. Apart from the barely used Sammy Hagar, the others contribute some inspired peformances, particularly Steve Morse. I also have to give alot of credit to ANYONE who has the guts to trade licks with Allan Holdsworth. The cd also features various performing animals including a dog, a horse and a trio of goats! But of course the real reason to pick up this cd is that the standards for musicianship are very high and remain consistent throughout the nicely varied tracks. If you're purely a N.R. fan, be forewarned that you won't find any pop tunes here. This cd is about lead guitar, and in that regard it succeeds admirably. Jeff Watson, you've come a long way, baby! (You too, Chris - I mean Spike!)

outstanding guitar album.......1999-02-03

Lone Ranger is one of the best guitar instrumental albums I've ever heard. It has both slower, sensitive tunes and flat-out hard rockers. There isn't anyone out there that can play the 12-string as well as Jeff Watson. Easily one of the most under-rated guitarists ever, Watson shows that he is as accomplished a songwriter as he is a guitarist.

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