Wilko Johnson's Solid Senders "Solid Senders" + Free 6 track live LP 1978

Wilko's stage performance as someone who always seemed to be on the verge of madness staring straight ahead at the audience to attack them with his guitar - his very unique style will never be forgotten. Till today it is a real pleasure to watch and hear him playing. Wilko has not changed since the "good old days" - with one exception: today he sometimes smiles while he plays. That's nice and makes him more human as he usually seems to be. He is not a lunatic but kind of genius - he has got the right to be "different", hasn't he ? Wilko always was and is a great performer, no matter if he plays his old or new songs!Best-known as the guitarist in Dr. Feelgood, one of British pub rock's greatest bands. After leaving Dr. Feelgood, Johnson formed a likeminded quartet which lasted only long enough to record one album. Based in R&B but with other evident influences (reggae, blues, pop), Solid Senders — a studio disc plus a bonus live six-song 12-inch — downplays Johnson's frenetic guitar brilliance in favor of a group approach, which leaves sonic room for John Potter's keyboards to share the spotlight. Old-fashioned, but extremely lively. (The CD reissue thoughtfully contains the bonus live tracks.) from: trouser press

Solid Senders with Wilko Johnson, voice, guitars / Alan Platt, Drums / Steve Lewins, Bass / John Potter, Keyboards

trax:

01. Blazing Fountains 02. You're In My Way 03. Dr. Dupree 04. Too Bad 05. First Thing In The Morning 06. Everybody's Carrying A Gun 07. Signboard 08. Keep Both Eyes On The Road 09. Shop Around 10. Burning Down 11. I've Seen The Signs 12. Walking On The Edge (Live) 13. Paradise (Live) 14. All Aboard (Live) 15. Highway 61 (Live) 16. Neighbour Neighbour (Live) 17. Rock Me Baby (Live)