CD REVIEW: SIX STRING RENEGADE by Martin J. Andersen

SIX STRING RENEGADE  
by Martin J. Andersen
(Grooveyard Record)

The highly anticipated debut release, 'Six String Renegade' from Danish guitarist/vocalist, Martin J. Andersen is a guitar aficionado' s wet dream! Best recognized with his work as the founder of the blues rock trio juggernaut, Blindstone. It is amazingly shameful that this guy has not been heard of or has not been mentioned as one of the greats. Backing up Martin are, Peter Bruun and Jesper Bunk on bass and Klaus Agerbo on drums. 'Six String Renegade' is a stylistic gumbo of modern influences and bluesy rock with guitar for days. This album blew me away! Just when I'd catch my  breath between songs Martin starts wailing into more riffs and wails than I can remember. String bending of the highest order! Solos up the ying yang with soulful vocals throughout. The songs are strong, well written, well produced. "The Fire Burns Within", sets things off big time! The in your face guitar soloing and riffing tip you off to something fresh and explosive. As he puts on display on the next two tracks, "Six String Renegade" and the smokin' "Dirty Little Angel". Martin's guitar playing is phenomenal with the feel and tone of Hendrix and SRV. His own style, in other words. The first of three covers comes in the form of a killer take on the Frank Marino classic, "Strange Dreams". Then there is a balls to the wall instrumental take of the Iron Maiden rocker, "The Trooper", this track smokes from start to finish! The third cover is a smokin' version of, "Stranger", the heartfelt bluesy mover penned by Johnny Winter (R.I.P.) Ten tracks total, each one guaranteed to raise the hair on the back of your neck!  Fierce musicianship, and epic song writing. 'Six String Renegade' should be a part of everyone's music collection who appreciates Blues Rock and fine guitar playing with chops to spare. - Highly Recommended
Tony @ The Dedicated Rocker Society/ All Access Magazine