The Hellecasters - 1997 - Hell III - New Axes To Grind [VBR]

With Hell III: New Axes to Grind, the Hellecasters (John Jorgenson, Jerry Donahue and Will Ray) prove that innovative guitar bands are not an extinct species. Drawing on influences from Django Reinhardt, to the Grateful Dead, to Indian pop music, the 'casters offer up 10 instrumental tracks to melt the wax out of your ears. In spite of their technical virtuousity, these three clearly play for the shear fun of it -- much to the benefit of the listener.

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The Hellecasters - 1994 - Escape From Hollywood [VBR]

For their sophomore effort, "Escape From Hollywood", the three guitarists known as the Hellecasters (Jerry Donahue, Will Ray, John Jorgenson) go beyond the musical soundscapes they advanced in their first CD. Featuring more rock influences this time, the soloing is incredibly nimble and prolific.All three guitarists play Fender Telecasters, and they take what could be overkill and turn it into a killer album. The uninitiated will be surprised at how many different sounds can be coaxed from a single instrument; these Telecasters growl and croon and chatter and wail. "Escape From Hollywood" is a primer of the distinctive voices born of the meeting of guitarist and guitar.

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