Acoustic Classics

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RT's fifteenth solo studio album continues that cottage indusrty reworking of the catalogue to deliver goods for the merch table.

Hughesy's assessment: A long term fan whose DNA lacks the completist strand in their DNA might question the need to outlay the smackeroos for another version of these masterpieces. At least, until he or she hears the performances, which kick the proverbial.For almost anyone else, a worthwhile introduction to some of the best by one of the greats that may well prompt a splurge on the electric versions scattered through the back catalogue. Outstanding.

Track listing: I Want to See the Bright Lights TonightWalking on a WireWall of DeathDown Where the Drunkards RollOne Door OpensPersuasion1952 Vincent Black LightningI MisunderstoodFrom Galway to GracelandValerieShoot Out the LightsBeeswingWhen the Spell Is BrokenDimming of the Day

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