Who: guitarist Chris Manning What: an establish Dallas area guitarist with a destination to reach the sky When: first solo album out in 2009 Sounds Like: twin props of classic rock and blues fused with stronger hits of an AOR touch on the forthcoming album Reach The Sky While 2020’s solo effort Destination was the first reveal for this reviewing, Chris Manning has released a few other solo projects dating back to 2009. Destination was an unexpected surprisingly strong journeyman effort that also features a visit from guitarist Bruce Kulick and vocalist Chandler Mogel. However, this 2020 solo effort focuses on the performance, production and prose of this impressive local Dallas artist Chris Manning with help from co-writer/vocalist Cris Hodges. With early guitar hero’s of Blackmore, Lifeson, Frehley, Hendrix and Page there was no doubt that if Manning was listening and learning attentively then his guitar style plausibly would be a mixture of classic, psychedelic and blues rock. Needless to say it is all that and more can be found along with his own influences though nothing super fancy and frilly, but a musician that aims for your gut and toes. With an impressive opening track courtesy of “Sharp” it is the follow up toe tapping bluesy “Get Me Out” that really gets this album rolling and continue to roll throughout with another highlight being the mid tempo growler “Implode”. Striking from the opener all the way to the closing bonus track “To The Sixth Sun” that features the vocals of Chandler Mogel, Destination really hits the spot. Apparently it is only a matter of weeks that Chris Manning’s latest effort Reach The Sky will hit the streets and the early preview of tracks “Fly On The Wall”, “Back To The Beginning”, the glistening instrumental “Page Street” and “Someday” suggests a slightly more melodic Manning. If this is any indication of what’s around the corner then Manning’s Destination could be to Reach The Sky. https://www.chris-manning.com
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