MICHAEL ELSNER
"Stained Voodoo"
(Self-produced; 2006)
Reviewed by Snidermann
Heavy music needs instrumental guitar dudes just to keep the music moving forward. I like the variety of what an instrumental musician needs to do just to keep the music flowing. They have no vocalist to hide behind so they just have to blow ahead and see what comes out.
I knew nothing about Michael Elsner before I listened to this CD but from what I can know now just based on musical talent alone, I am very impressed with -- not only the quality of music -- but with the range of emotions that Mr. Elsner can emulate.
Michael Elsner and his "Stained Voodoo" CD can join the ranks of other Rough Edge “guitar dude” favorites like Sam Kazerooni, Michael Sobygge, Kevin Zugschwert, Michael Gibbons and others who we have had the pleasure of reviewing. Mr. Elsner is one talented musician and has a great grasp on what makes instrumental music fun and engrossing.
For more information, check out http://www.michaelelsner.com.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
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