Tinsley Ellis - Moment of Truth

MOMENT OF TRUTH is a giant leap forward in his career. Capturing all the power and energy of his legendary live performances, the new CD is the most guitar-driven, aggressive studio recording he has ever made. His vocals reach new heights of soulfulness and expressiveness; his guitar playing is ferocious and relentless, but when the mood calls for it, gentle and moving. But what really sets the album apart is the depth of Ellis' songwriting. The material deals in matters both personal and universal and runs the gamut of human emotions. MOMENT OF TRUTH is Ellis' most wide-ranging and inspired recording. Album Description

Tell the truth? I'm a believer

I recently picked up this latest offering from Tinsley Ellis from the library and liked it so much I had to order a copy for myself.Like "Shaq" Goldstein,I had heard Tinsley in the past but he for some reason didn't knock me out.That's changed with "Moment of Truth" and I need to re-check other cd's by him.I like every song on here especially "You're Gonna Thank Me".A truly moving song.There is also a variety of moods on this CD from the rockin' "Somebody" to the very mean "Sleep On It".If this CD was a guitar in Guitar Player magazine it would get a "Pick Award".Here at Amazon it totally deserves 5 Stars. June 28, 2008

A Good Buy...

Excellent CD
Took a chance and glad I did.
Very powerfull and clean. I really like it and should
purchase more of his cd's. Get yours now.
I enjoy his strong playing. Lyrics are very good also.
Some cd's I have to listen a couple of times and than I get
hooked. The first time I listened I was hooked. December 3, 2007

Rockin good blues

Some very good blues, really rocks a times. Check out Say Too Much, Too Much of Everything, Bringin' Home the Bacon, and Sleep on It. November 30, 2007

Buy now!

First heard this guy on XM's Bluesville; just grabbed me by the ears and wouldn't let go. In a good way. Stop reading and buy this CD! November 24, 2007

The Best of Blues Rock in Years!

I've heard T.E. before years ago and dismissed him as just pretty good. Good song writer, good vocalist, OK guitarist compared to other greats of the genre. This product BLEW ME AWAY! If it's heresy to say "even better than SRV", than so be it. Just when you think its all been done before... It is just a modern masterpiece of Rockin' Blues. The best since Gary Moore's, "Still Got the Blues". Just fantastic! I'm now a huge fan and will be looking for a live appearance in Denver in '08. He just absolutely nails it through and through. Gives me the willies to listen to it and that's saying something since I'm highly critical. If I was right about Tinsley Ellis before he's gotten very, very good at his craft. Ain't got nothin on Bonnamassa who's gotten too flashy.

I went by Rick "Shaq" Goldstein on this as he's usually right about blues rock music. AND HE WAS ON THIS! Trust me and Shaq folks. Get this one. November 22, 2007

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