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Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs

A while back I snagged a bunch of new albums in an auction. I didn't think I'd win them, I just thought it would be cool if I won, so I put in a low ball and forgot about it until I got a message telling me to come and get them. Among them was Robin Trower's Bridge of Sighs . I knew about Robin Trower but really hadn't heard anything. The closest I got was a cover version of "Bridge of Sighs" by Steve Lukather from his 2021 album I Found the Sun Again .  Robin Trower was essentially a power trio comprised of Robin on guitar, with Reg Isidore on drums and James Dewar on bass and lead vocals. The guys weren't messing around with pretty pop songs, they were a rocking blues combo. Robin's blistering and tasteful guitar work was right up front, as was James' powerful voice. He sounded to me at least like a wicked blend of Paul Rodgers and David Clayton Thomas ... more Paul than Dave to be honest. All of this was enveloped by Reg's drumming ...  incl...