As an original member of the Canadian group The Band, guitarist, songwriter and singer Robbie Robertson can safely be called an influential figure in rock history. When this roots band disintegrated avant la lettre in the early eighties, he worked behind the scenes as a film composer for a while, before starting a solo career until 1987. How To Become Clairvoyant is his fifth album and is full of
… transparent blues rock and soul. In The Band he seldom sang lead, now he brings his narrative and cinematic songs with a remarkably hoarse singing / talking voice. He is also a gifted guitarist who will never lose himself in superfluous solos. The moody accompaniment is from a standout list of guest musicians including Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Jim Keltner and Trent Reznor, while the production was in the hands of star producer Marius de Vries and the cover photos were shot by Anton Corbijn. (MR)more
