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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 05/24/2005
As with the other entries in the
Magna Carta Prime Cuts series, the
Steve Morse edition collects several standout recordings that the guitarist played on for the label. While this ten-track release (the last track being a video interview) should in no way, shape, or form be considered a
Morse overview -- not a single track from his
Dixie Dregs or
Deep Purple eras is included (as well as
nada from most of his solo recordings) --
Prime Cuts does serve as a kind of "unconventional taster" of
Morse's playing. For example, you get a simply shredding rendition of
Rush's never-ending instrumental
"La Villa Strangiato," as well as some nifty acoustic guitar diddling on
Yes'
"The Clap." And while they may not be the best-known solo cuts from his career, tracks such as
"Heightened Awareness" and
"Busybodies" are indeed worthy showcases of
Morse's vast guitar talents.
~Greg Prato, All Music Guide
;)
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