Magic Red & The Voodoo Tribe - 2002 - Fire & Soul [VBR]

"Fire & Soul" is the follow-up to Red's critically acclaimed nuclear blues/rock debut "First Temptation" and certainly proves that Red and Company will not fall prey to any "sophomore jinx". Though the supporting players have changed since the first recording, Magic Red remains at the epicenter of this recording, just as he was on the first. The new band, which consists of E.J. "Moose" Beles on bass and vocals and Mark Griffith on drums, is every bit as capable as the earlier Voodoo Tribe and supports Red's guitar in fine style.

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Magic Red - 2008 - The Unspoken Truth [VBR]

The latest Magic Red release, “The Unspoken Truth”, is here. His fifth CD and third all instrumental effort is without question the most mature offering to date. As Red digs into the instrumental genre more and more his voice becomes harder to deny. The melodies are memorable and the grooves infectious. Red’s playing has always combined the grit of Stevie Ray Vaughan and the virtuosity of Joe Satriani into one unique guitar cocktail. Floating effortlessly through his latest set of guitar visions, he takes the listener where few can… into the mind of a true artist. Moving from rockers to delicate ballads Red shows all emotions through his guitar. There is a sense of urgency at times and a feeling of total content and patience at others. It’s the kind of playing that can only come after years of gigging, recording and shaping one’s craft to a razor’s edge.

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Magic Red - 2006 - Clarity [192]

Having toured 45 weeks a year for the last three years, Magic Red has honed his guitar prowess to a razor's edge. With a flawless sense of melody and the soloing instincts of a Texas bluesman, Red produced an instrumental masterpiece creating sounds that are textured, diverse, musical, and tapping the source of true art. Moving from delicate ballads to searing rock tunes, Red takes the listener on a musical journey that few players can deliver. His 2006 CD, Clarity, is chock full of bluesy instrumental guitar music. If you love Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Satriani, you'll love this. The melodies are infectious and the playing world class. The critics and industry agree, this is a special talent. Guitar music for the soul.

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Magic Red & The Voodoo Tribe - 2000 - The First Temptation [192]

Never has a band's name more acurately captured the essence of their spirit. With heavy, prominently out front guitar rhythms and leads... a guitar tone that's wicked as all getout... deep, coarse vocals... and song titles like "The Devil Lives in My Amplifier" and "Chanting Children", there is the distinct hint of an ominous aura. Not down right evil, mind you, just ominous. While there's no question that Red's powerful rhythms and scorching leads are the focal point of this CD, vocals also play a vital role and are a major part of the band's presence. The connection between vocals and guitar reminds a bit of the Trower/Dewar combination. Not so much in the way they sound, but in the way they connect. The CD consists entirely of Magic Red originals, and the songwriting is much better than one has a right to expect from an independently produced CD.

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