Get it and enjoy, again and again
author: Robert P. Kinslow
My entry into Thayerism was the blues, specifically "Blues for Boston," another excellent album. And what I first noticed was Lloyd's voice. I do enjoy wordless music, however, and "Gratitude" sounded good, so I ordered -- wondering, however, whether I could listen to 16 tracks of dobro. The answer is yes! This album is a journey of musical modes, from Appalachia to Asia, slavic to the Southland, and it just flows. That's not to say that if you prefer one style and not another, only some compositions will appeal. Lloyd's playing style is such that the bends and twists and filigrees give you much to enjoy on each track. And make no mistake, these are compositions, not improvisations. You feel as if every note is deliberately placed right where it needs to be, despite the seeming effortlessness with which they pour out of the speakers. That's virtuosity. I have found myself listening to "Gratitude" a lot, even looping it at times on my lengthy commute to or from work. It's that good, and if you enjoy highly listenable, highly transportative music, you should give youself "Gratitude."
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Excellent
author: T. Treat
I first got hooked on lloyd's music 3 or 4 years back after hearing him at Club Passim. I was mesmorized by the dobro and at that time the blues. What I love about lloyd's music in this new album is that his music is constantly evolving and pushing up at the ceiling, well the stars really...breaking the boundaries and not being stuck or static. I mean I could, and do, listen to his old stuff all the time but if you feel like being pushed a little in your musical listening experience than get this album and enjoy!
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lloyd loves us
author: Paul Lechtenberg
In our Knuckle Sandwich world, lloyd Thayer disobeys. From the first tonez of the many aptly-titled tracks, Gratitude sends me watching the neon subway station sink off into time and space through the black back glass of the train. Much more than Instrumental Solos for Lapstyle Guitar written in a fancy font, lloyd’s newest egg features clearly other dimensional reality. Familiar from my personal reservoir of the experiences of our species, these original and persuasive tracks lay me out like a young mutt on a one hundred-and-one year old floor listening together with scores of souls stepping over me.
Nothing matches Lloyd en vivo, but this is a wonderful Wednesday wokka wokka, if you will. Peacefully beautiful. The whole album. Thanks very much lloyd. Love, Paul
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lloyd does it again!!
author: Little Johnny Kantreed
lloyd Thayer has graced us once again with an incredible array of musical selections. The diversity of this CD takes the listener around the world... and back! From eastern sounds to melodic numbers to ragtime, lloyd shows abundant expertise and creativity in the lap style dobros and guitars he plays. I'm sure my favorites will change many times upon multiple listens, but the songs "Stockbridge Bowl On Christmas Eve" & "Lucky Thirteen" really jump out. Trust me, this CD is 16 songs of dobro bliss...
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