Eric Johnson - Ah Via Musicom (Translucent Gold Vinyl)
Eric Johnson – lead vocals (tracks A3-4, 7, 10), guitar, piano, electric sitar, arrangement, engineering, production
Jody Lazo – vocals (B2, B5)
Steven Hennig – guitar (A5)
Steve Barber – keyboard, synthesizer, arrangement
Tommy Taylor – drums (A1–5, B1-2, B4-6), percussion (A4, B2, B5), arrangement
Paul Bissell – percussion (A1)
James Fenner – percussion (B5-6)
Roscoe Beck – bass (A1, A3, B2, B4-5), arrangement
Kyle Brock – bass (A2–5, B2, B6), arrangement
Reggie Witty – bass (B2), arrangement
Wee Willie – harmonica (B4)
Vince Mariani – arrangement
Richard Mullen – engineering, mixing (A4, B2-3, B5)
1 LP, Gatefold Cover
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Translucent Gold
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Rainbo Records
Label : Friday Music
Original Label : Capitol Records
Recorded March 1988 – June 1989 at Audio Riverside Sound, Arlyn Studios, and Saucer One Studio in Austin, Texas; Studio Seven by Richard Mullen
Produced by Eric Johnson
Remastered by Joe Reagoso
Originally released in 1990
Reissued in 2021
Tracks:
Side A
- Ah Via Musicom
- Cliffs Of Dover
- Desert Rose
- High Landrons
- Steve's Boogie
Side B
- Trademark
- Nothing Can Keep Me From You
- Song For George
- Righteous
- Forty Mile Town
- East Wes
Reviews :
"After being overlooked on his debut, Tones, guitarist Eric Johnson burst onto the airwaves with the surprising hit "Cliffs of Dover." Armed with excellent chops and a clear tone, Johnson took a tired formula and made it sound fresh again. Despite his talents on the fret board, he plays with great restraint and chose to explore a variety of styles, including rock, pop, blues, country, and jazz. While his singing is not quite as interesting as his guitar playing, it is not obtrusive and is at times quite pleasing. This recording has reached near-classic proportions within the guitar community." AllMusic Review by Robert Taylor
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4,5 / 5 , Discogs : 4,31 / 5