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Sweet Spot
| Released: | 2005 |
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| Formats: | CD |
| Label: | Marshmellow Records |
| 1 | Sweet Spot | 4:23 |
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| 2 | Turn It Up | 3:30 |
| 3 | Cat's Meow | 3:45 |
| 4 | Country Licks | 0:43 |
| 5 | Angel's Flight | 3:57 |
| 6 | Apricot Brandy | 0:43 |
| 7 | Graham Street Shuffle | 4:51 |
| 8 | What Would It Take | 6:09 |
| 9 | Funktracks | 0:39 |
| 10 | Inglewood | 2:55 |
| 11 | East Of The Sun | 1:31 |
| 12 | Dinner At Nine | 4:21 |
| 13 | It's About Time | 3:40 |
| 14 | Gunslinger | 4:47 |
| 15 | Somewhere Over The Rainbow | 2:48 |
| 16 | Keep The Faith | 4:01 |
User Reviews:
Sweet Spot CD Review
Danny Weis, Sweet Spot (Marshmellow, 2005)
Danny Weis! Wow! From founder of Iron Butterfly (but don't blame him for "Inna-Gadda-Da-Vida") to the first super-group Rhinoceros; from backing Janis Joplin, the Everly Bros., Lou Reed and many more, Danny Weis has been an intrinsic part of the music scene for decades. Sweet Spot is his first solo album, and what a welcome thing it is!
I last saw Danny Weis about a year ago. Scottish mystery writer Ian Rankin was reading from his new novel, and a group called the Pork Belly Futures was starting the night off with their literary blues! My wife and I rode the elevator up to the second floor, and as the door was closing, a fellow carrying a guitar called, "Hold it!" We held it, and he rode up with us. It was Danny Weis, filling in for the Futures' regular guitarist. They rocked that night! Weis is a master of his instrument. Blues, some rock, a touch of jazz, R&B, he can play it all.
Sweet Spot showcases all of the above. It even features a brief quote from Rhinoceros's first single "Apricot Brandy." Weis moves from the smooth George Bensonish sounds of the title song to the blues of "Graham Street Shuffle" without blinking an eye. He throws down some "Country Licks" (reminding the listener of Albert Lee) and adds a bit of Funk in "Funk Tracks." Like I said, he can play it all.
Sure, his playing reminds you of this guy or that, but it's his own mastery of his instrument that allows him to wander throughout the musical map. Wherever he goes, you'll want to follow. The musicians backing him provide able support. Rich Brown on bass, Jorn Andersen on drums, form the ever-so-solid rhythm section. Richard Bell and Lou Pomanti join on keyboards, and on three tracks his old partner from Rhinoceros Michael Fonfara adds Hammond B-3. There are a few horn players too, sweetening the mix, but essentially it's Danny's show.
No vocals, just solid grooves and Danny's mesmerizing skills on the fretboard. Just the ticket for a cool Saturday night. Weis finds the Sweet Spot all right, and hits it over and over!
