03.10.2008.

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RYAN McGARVEY
- Forward In Reverse (2007)

01. Right In All The Wrong Ways
02. Joyride
03. The One That Got Away
04. Watch Yourself
05. Texas Special
06. Someone Like You
07. Second Time Around
08. Cryin' Over You
09. Mystic Dream
10. Blue Eyed Angel Blues

Every once in awhile there comes along an album, or an artist that makes all the crap that goes along with this business somewhat worthwhile. Such is the case with guitarist Ryan McGarvey, whose debut release, 'Forward In Reverse' shows a young artist who has arrived fully formed both playing - wise and compositionally. Bucking the trend favored by most young axeslingers emerging in the genre of throwing in a couple of originals mixed in with a glut of covers, this solid debut disc features all original compositions. Serving to put him ahead of the curve creatively, this is the work of a player whom has a bright future ahead and then some from the evidence put forth here. Opening up for and playing with such artists as Joe Bonamassa, Blue Oyster Cult, Gov't Mule, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Buddy Guy, having a deep appreciation for classic hard rock gleaned from cruising through his father's record collection at an early age, 21 year old McGarvey has a sense of musical class which belies his youth. Rather than mining the SRV style which many young blues players are prone to these days, it's more Jimmy Page, Alvin Lee and the previously mentioned Bonamassa that he's akin to. Blending influences such as past masters Freddie King, Hendrix, ZZ Top and Cream alongside 70's styled riff rock, this incredibly talented guitarist has the goods and then some. - amazon.com *