Tinsley Ellis’ almost feral attack on the guitar is put aside for more considered riffs and melodies on his first-ever all-instrumental release, the brilliantly un-volcanic, endlessly varied Get It! You May Also Like: How Pee Wee Ellis Finally Stepped Into the Spotlight With ‘Blues Mission’ The Nude Party – HotRead More

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