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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 6969985439288 Format: Original recording remastered Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony MPN: 85439 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: March 27, 2001 Studio: Sony Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Beck, drummer Narada Michael Walden, and producer George Martin here embark on a potent jazz-rock journey, making stops at the ferocious "Led Boots," the thumb-popping R&B of "Come Dancing," and the hooky "Blue Wind" (written by former Mahavishnu synth player Jan Hammer). Max Middleton's funky clavinet on "Play with Me" and his pulsing Rhodes piano work on "Sophie" add color and rhythmic urgency to Beck's searing guitar, with its unmistakable tone and vocal-like inflections. Released a year after the breakthrough Blow by Blow, Wired generally runs a little hotter, though its low-gear moments--in particular the emotional largesse of Mingus's "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"--will blow your hair back. --James Rotondi Average Rating:
 Rating: - The zenith of Jeff BeckI think this is Jeff Beck's finest recording. A notch better than its predecessor and a more comfortable fit than many of the other formats this experimental guitar hero has tried, Wired seems to fit his frantic guitar runs, his sonic bends, his unique phrasing, and his sweet-hot tone like a glove. It is doubtless due in part to the instrumental nature that this album stands above the rest. Beck doesn't have to battle a vocalist; he simply steps into the spotlight and wails. Rod Stewart came close, ... Read More Rating: - Edgy, jazzy guitar classicI listened to these albums (Wired & Blow by Blow) when they first came out in the 70's. Recently bought both in CD format and don't regret that decision one bit. "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" is a fine example of Jeff Beck's creativity coupled with ten-best-guitarists-ever technical chops. Max Middleton and Beck combine a fine sense of interplay during the former's well-varied solo shots. Middleton's leads also demand attention. Drums and bass are also exceptional. The opening, funky bass work on ... Read More Rating: - cd reviewAn older Jeff Beck album which sounds great on cd . Very happy with the quzlity, sound and timeliness of shipment. Thanks Rating: - EssentialAlong with "Blow by Blow," this ranks among, not only essential Beck listening, but essential "fusion" and guitar instrumental music. Sure I'm a bit biased because I'm a guitar player, and we tend to adore Beck, but this is music that anyone can get down to. Beck is not just for people who play and can appreciate his breathtaking musicianship. Without a bit of musical knowledge, tracks like "led boots" and "come dancing" are irrestibly funky and danceable, tracks like the wonderful cover of "Goodbye Porkpie ... Read More Rating: - classic Jeff BeckWhat can be said? Jeff with Jan Hammer, Max Middleton, Narada on drums and others. Classic Jeff Beck and a precursor to the live album they did together. Beck fusion at it's finest. |
