"Brainwashed" preview by Steve Marinucci


(11/1/02) Here's our exclusive preview of some of the tracks, most not on the Web:

  • "P2 Vatican Blues (Last Saturday Night)": A rollicking rock-blues song with its satirical lyrics and even a hilaious Bob Dylan impression by George in the middle.
  • "Pisces Fish": A moody ballad with a heavy Dylan influence.
  • "Rising Sun: George meets ELO. Incredibly lush, orchestrated song that is quite an emotional listen.
  • "Marwa Blues": The instrumental riff that opens the "Making of .." video begins this song. Some of the sweetest guitar work we've ever heard by George.
  • "Never Get Over You": A lush, gorgeous ballad filled with George's slide. The track makes plentiful use of echo, which only increases the beauty of the song.
  • "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea": George and a spare backup band ramble through this song. The guitar solo has a hint of Django Reinhardt. Another song that sounded like he had a blast doing it. This is the version that's been bootlegged, though now in superb stereo.
  • "Rockin' Chair In Hawaii:" The old blues song "Rockin' Chair" done in a mostly acoustic guitar style and slide in the background. George's vocal sounds like he was smiling the whole time.

    (Thanks to a friend.)


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