J.J. CALE: REWIND: THE UNRELEASED RECORDINGS is a trove of previously unreleased songs recorded by American music icon J.J. Cale during his early and most influential years. Featuring vintage tracks originally recorded during Cale's legendary tenures in the '70s and early '80s at Shelter Records and Mercury Records, REWIND is a remarkable collection that exemplifies J.J. Cale's distinctive, legendary style: laid-back guitar and almost whispered vocals with influences of rock 'n' roll, country, blues and jazz.
M**G
Solid Cale Collection of Outtakes
This collection of JJ Cale spans over a period of twenty years, but as Cale's style and sounds have not changed very much over the years, the album comes out as a pretty consistent collection. Most tracks are easily as good as many of the songs that were originally released on his regular albums. On the other hand a lot of them do sound like alternate versions of well-known Cale songs.A good handful of them do stand out on their own. First track that really stirred my attension was Cale's version of Clapton's "Golden Ring". As I never was a big fan of Clapton's I did not know the song beforehand; but Cale's version is really very strong.Two songs were written by Cale's musical partner for many years, Christine Lakeland. They're both good, though the first "Seven Day Woman" does sound a little like it was abandoned at an unfinished stage."Ooh La La" which co-written with Cale, has a great horn arrangement and is definitely one of the stand-outs.Other favourites are the melodic closing track "It's Good to Be in Austin" and the country waltz "My Baby and Me" - though quite reminiscent of "Rose in the Garden" from "Closer to You".The album is sure to please any fan of Cale, and though it probably would not be the logical album to start a Cale presention, I don't think it would scare any potential new fans away.
J**D
JJ Cale the master of his trade
I have a good few cd's of JJ Cale and love them all,only downside just to many track repeats on the cd's so your buying the same music twice.
K**E
Four Stars
I have not heard these before and they were an enjoyable compilation.
L**R
Not his best
Although it was interesting to hear unreleased material from Mr Cale, I can see why these songs weren’t considered good enough to make it onto an album
C**R
More JJ in a catalogue which is all too short.
These are rejects!! To a genius they might be - if you are a mere mortal buy it and enjoy it,it may not be his famous best,but it's very nice.
E**.
Nice one.
Lovely album. Had bought it for my husband but enjoying it just as much. Nice one.Thanks
S**E
Excellent Service
Arrived by due date exactly as described and plays beautifully
C**Y
Five Stars
Always a pleasure to listen to. JJ was a legend
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