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Loud Hailer

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Jeff Beck Format: Vinyl
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1 The Revolution Will Be Televised
2 Live in the Dark
3 Pull It
4 Thugs Club
5 Scared for the Children

Disc: 2

1 Right Now
2 Shame
3 Edna
4 The Ballad of the Jersey Wives
5 O.I.L. (Can't Get Enough of That Sticky)
6 Shrine

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LOUD HAILER, legendary guitarist Jeff Beck's first studio album in six years, combines fluid fretwork with topical lyrics to make a powerful statement about everything from the love of power, to the power of love.Loud hailer, which is another name for a megaphone, is a suitable moniker for an album that isn't shy about speaking its mind. The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer explains, "I really wanted to make a statement about some of the nasty things I see going on in the world today, and I loved the idea of being at a rally and using this loud device to shout my point of view."To help him write the 11 tracks on LOUD HAILER, Beck enlisted two fierce young females from London - singer Rosie Bones and guitarist Carmen Vandenberg. Beck produced LOUD HAILER with Filippo Cimatti, who also works with Rosie and Carmen. In addition to the core trio, the album also features drummer Davide Sollazzi and bassist Giovanni Pallotti, who were both recruited by Cimatti.Bones lends her powerful voice to nine of the 11 songs on LOUD HAILER, which is then rounded out by two signature Beck instrumentals.This will be released on 180 gram vinyl.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 12.6 x 1 inches; 8 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rhino Records
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2016
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 19, 2016
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Rhino Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01FVOOJKG
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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  • T. Sheffield
    5.0 out of 5 stars They are the perfect compliments to each other
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2016
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    About ten days before Loud Hailer was released I saw an announcement that Jeff Beck had a new album coming and NPR had it's tracks to listen to. I thought the samples would be 30 second snippets. Wrong. I listened to 'The Revolution Will Be Televised' and it didn't stop. Because it was such a powerful track I thought something's going on here so I kept clicking until I had listened to the entire album. I was so excited by the virtuosity (which didn't surprise me), musicality, songwriting, and production that I immediately ordered both the CD and vinyl. The pre-order arrived on the release date and I've been wearing it out since. The collaboration with Bones is a match made in heaven. They are the perfect compliments to each other. Rosie Bones' vocals are perfect for the material and give the songs an immediacy and energy that singers Beck's age (and nearly mine) cannot bring. The old vocal cords just don't bring it in old rockers like the angst, anger, and pleas of youth.
    The other musicians are all sympatico with Beck's perfectly vital guitar work. They all play for the song which brings all the material up a level. So, which songs do I believe are stand-outs on Loud Hailer? I'm not the one to make that call because not only can I not find a stinker in the bunch but I haven't found a weak one as well. It's been 20 years since I've been this thrilled by an album. In 1996 both Nil Lara's and Gillian Welch's eponymous albums debuted and they both hit me with the same ecstatic musical feelings as Loud Hailer. And I still feel the same way about them. For me this is a desert island pick. From the music to the songwriting, to the vocals, amazing guitar work and the brilliant production I would not be surprised if this album was deservedly a Grammy nominee. I will be shocked if it isn't. This will have Jimmy Page wondering how Beck can still play and play to people after half a century. Back to the drawing board Jimmy.
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  • BillyRo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Jeff Beck rock guitar album in decades
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
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    I love this album. It's current, sounds great, the musicians (Bones) singing and playing with Jeff Beck are a great compliment, and I love Jeff Beck's guitar work. He has finally made another great rock guitar album...not the boring jazz /rock fusion crap he's put out for years. His guitar work on this album kicks ass like old school rock guitar, only it sounds new and fresh, which it is. But he's playing like the rock guitar master he was on Truth and Beck-ola. Best album he's put out since the 60s/70s with both Jeff Beck Groups. I've always loved the early works of the 3 that came out of the Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. But sadly, Clapton has really done nothing except blues for decades and it's gotten so predictable and boring; Jimmy Page has really done nothing since Led Zeppelin; and as I said above, Jeff Beck got bogged down for too long with the jazz crap. I like rock guitar, and I think those 3 were at their best when they played rock guitar. For an old Led head like me, an album like this is long overdue. Now if only Jimmy Page could do something like this, I'd be doubly excited. Ditto for Clapton. Sadly, I don't think that's gonna happen. But this one did and it is a keeper. It's also his "statement" album. Though at first I thought it was a little late for that, it is actually perfect timing given the political events in the US in 2016. If you liked the Yardbirds, Cream, Led Zeppelin and the early Jeff Beck Groups, you should enjoy this fine album. Not too bad for a 72-yr old rock guitarist. And like Beck-ola, this album should be played LOUD.
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  • Gregory Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Album is true to the title.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024
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    This one of Jeff's took a bit more time to get into, since a lot of his music tends to be more instrumental overall, which is what I enjoy the most. However, that does not mean this is a bad thing either. In fact, I found I have enjoyed most of the album save just a couple over my preference for lyric that can be suitable for family settings. However, I did find some nice variation in mood, soloing influenced by genre style within the songs, and of course, Jeff's incredible guitar work.
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  • Christopher Fama
    4.0 out of 5 stars Jeff's Never Played Better But...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2016
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    While billed by Jeff Beck as a departure from his "guitar nerd" style, I was struck immediately by how similar in sound this record is to Jeff's last few studio albums (Who Else, You Had It Coming). The sound is very modern and edgy. There are more songs with singing on them here, but there's so much guitar all over it - it's more like a hybrid than a traditional vocal oriented record. And Jeff's playing on this record is just unbelievable; not just his jaw dropping leads - but also his excellent rhythm playing - particularly on the funky numbers. The guy just seems to get better every year, so if you're a fan of Jeff as a guitarist - this is his best playing ever. He's never been more lyrical, fluid or dynamic than you'll find him on Loud Hailer.

    The songs on Loud Hailer are also diverse and very well written, but here's where I dock it a star for grating vocal delivery and idiotic lyrics. Imagine Cindi Lauper doing Rod Stewart as a Hip Hop artist (fake accent in tow), and you'll have a pretty good idea what to expect. Still, there's plenty of good melodies and interesting harmonies and her voice works overall, so it's not all bad and often enjoyable. If they just had her ratchet it back a tad, it would have been a little more authentic and less forced.

    Lyrically, there's nothing more appalling than a rich guy railing against the alleged failings of the wealthy, mostly after he just charged you $15 for his CD. And after the police executions this month, I just don't find suggestions of gun violence amusing (Thug Club). Then there 's Live In The Dark, that repeats the work dark so many times - it's just makes you feel like you're listening to music by stupid people. But the real taker for worst lyric is "got faith in the good things good humans can do." Seriously? And it's the album closer (Shrine) which is a really great song, marred by sloppy lyrics.
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  • Lou Silva
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of Jeff's best
    Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2018
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    This album is a somewhat polarizing one. Some Jeff fans don't like the direction he's gone into with the female lead vocals, which at times are rap-like, along with the political slant to the lyrics. Me, I love this album. Jeff's guitar is both the highlight of the album as you would expect, yet compliments the songs so well that you never feel it is overbearing. I would love it if he made another album with these same people.

    For me, Jeff is the second greatest guitarist of all time. Only behind Hendrix. Jeff is usually thought of by many as behind the other Yardbirds guitarists, but to me, he is the better of the three. I love Clapton, especially his work with Cream. I also love Zeppelin and obviously Jimmy Page, but just compare Jeff's output to Jimmy's over the last 20 years.
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  • Andy Crook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Latest Jeff Beck album
    Reviewed in Australia on October 30, 2021
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    Another superb release. He's one of the best, certainly original/creative guitarists ever...even better live!
    Thanks AMazon people,
    Andy C
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  • Juan M. B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesante
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 5, 2017
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    Este album es un interesante trabajo de este guitarrista britànico. Así, Jeff Beck continúa evolucionando, lo cual se le agradece.
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  • Resident
    5.0 out of 5 stars Album molto interessante
    Reviewed in Italy on April 11, 2017
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    Non me lo sarei mai aspettato di scovare un gioiello come questo. È vero, sono arrivato “fuori tempo massimo” con Jeff Beck, anche se non è mai troppo tardi (si dice, anche se mi ricorda la storia della volpe e dell’uva). E così, mentre l’aereo andava, cercavo tra le proposte musicali della compagnia aerea qualcosa di “mai ascoltato prima”, e mi sono lasciato coinvolgere da questo album. Che è davvero strepitoso. L’inizio è folgorante, la prima canzone è abrasiva al punto giusto, “The Revolution Will Be Televised” fa un po’ il verso dal gusto amaro alla famosa canzone di Gil Scott Heron “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”. L’andamento è quello di uno schiacciasassi con la chitarra (Beck) a intarsiare feedback lancinanti. Anche “Live in the dark” non fa prigionieri. Durissima e lanciatissima la chitarra e il sound, sensuale la voce. Già a questo punto avevo deciso che questo album avrebbe, prima o poi, fatto parte della mia collezione. Il terzo brano è una strumentale, “Pull It” e anche in questo caso l’uso di tutti i possibili distorsori rende il sound molto duro e hard (e con questa mi sono definitivamente innamorato di quest’album).
    Per qualcosa di soffice (con una voce fantastica) occorre arrivare a “Scared for the Children”, dove la chitarra duetta lievemente con la cantante per poi partire in un assolo finale “pinkfloydiano”. “Right Now” invece ricorda i White Stripes più blues possibili. Bel disco davvero, che alterna canzoni ruvide a dolcissime ballate, la finale Shrine oppure Shame dal sapore anni ’50. Appena mi è stato consegnato l’ho ascoltato due volte di fila, e non mi accadeva da chissà quanto.
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  • Load Trash Histo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jeff Beck prend un salutaire coup de jeune avec 2 filles des Bones
    Reviewed in France on November 24, 2016
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    ce qui est bien avec Jeff Beck, c'est que ça ne ronronne jamais, c'est un touche à tout (jazz, electro, hard, blues, rock'n roll) qui n'a peur de rien et qui sait se remettre en question. Avec cet album, il a fait appel à 2 jeunes filles qui jouent dans un obscur groupe (en tout cas pour moi!), the Bones, et qui l'épaulent de façon très convaincante au chant et à la guitare. En plus, elles sont mignonnes, comme s'il avait besoin de tels arguments pour que les gens viennent à ses concerts....Le résultat est finalement convaincant avec ses quelques ballades ("Shame", "Scared for the children", "Shrine"), ses rocks bien troussés ("The revolution will be televised", "Right now", "Live in the dark") et ses 2 instrumentaux "Pull it" et "Edna" sur lesquels Jeff Beck laisse parler son merveilleux son de Stratocaster.
    La voix éraillée de Rosie Bones n'est pas étrangère au succès de l'opération et contribue comme dans le funky "Oil" à nous faire taper du pied. Finalement, on a qu'une hâte : c'est de voir ce que ça donne sur scène, maintenant que le père Jeff, 70 ans passés, a pris un coup de jeune sacrément revivifiant...
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