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Ledford, Jim: Darker Days

Darker Days is the latest solo EP from Hudson Valley, New York guitarist Jim Ledford. Over the past two decades, Ledford has lent his talents to studio sessions, radio, guitar teaching, as well as recording and touring for his instrumental solo material. Combining some insane chops with a great sense of melody, Darker Days is just under 24 minutes of enjoyable instrumental rock guitar tunes that bring elements of jazz-fusion, progressive rock, and a hint of metal. Though you can hear hints of Ronnie Montrose and Joe Satriani at times, Ledford clearly has his own sound, complete with a thick tone that emphasizes melodic phrasing and sweeping legato lines. There's a variety of styles and tempos on display here, including the atmospheric "Drift", the funky and quite groove laden "Catholic Girls", the soaring "Close to the End" (a must hear for fans of Ronnie Montrose's late '80s solo material), the shimmering acoustic tones of "Life's Little Twist", as well as the blazing guitar rock of "Tenth Passage East".

At just 7 tracks and clocking in at well under 30 minutes, you'll be wanting more from this very talented guitar player. Here's hoping we get much more from Jim Ledford in the years to come!


Track Listing

  1. Tenth Passage East
  2. Close to the End
  3. Catholic Girls
  4. Drift
  5. Glass Bottom Boat
  6. Life's Little Twist
  7. Walking Beside You the Earth Visits

Added: June 13th 2012
Reviewer: Pete Pardo
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Related Link: Artist Website
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Language: english

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Ledford, Jim: Darker Days
Posted by Nicky Morr. on 2015-03-25 10:06:39
My Score:

This is a killer must have CD for any listeners/musicians out there who love Progressive guitar genre mixed in with classic killer blues rock solos and or melody lines! BUY this disc if it's not sold out yet again! No regrets at all here! Waiting for the next installment of Jim's guitar work!

Ledford, Jim: Darker Days
Posted by Steve C on 2012-06-13 21:02:18
My Score:

This a great collection of very diverse instrumental tracks. It is incredibly listenable. Not to mention the artist is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.




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