Link Wray

Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
1971 Ratings: #53 / 213
User Score
Based on 69 ratings
1971 Ratings: #116
June 1971 / Release Date
LP / Format
Polydor / Label
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Critic Reviews

letseatgrandma
100

This is the coolest thing ever: everyone listen to it NOW

drex
100

An absolute masterclass of every shade of blues rock out there—including the ones that hadn't been invented yet. This farmer turned chicken-shack rocker is a hero to anyone who knows what's what in the world of rock history. And my God, the texture of that piano!

Calvino
86

I love finding super niche music that really hits a sweet spot and Link Wray's self titled album from 1971 is just that kind of beautiful hidden gem. I have surprisingly seen this album around a good bit for it being so unknown, yet today was finally the day I dived into it all. When 2 of the 3 top reviews are 100/100 reviews you know you will be in for a treat. This project feels so much more full of life than what a typical Country project would normally have nowadays as it's ... read more

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