A great electric instrumental performance from Sweden.
This Japanese 7-inch single features Johnny Guitar on side A. It features a richly reverberant guitar sound, using the Spotnicks' signature homemade effects.
The moment a guitar note is struck, a space suddenly expands. This sensation is The Spotnicks' hallmark, and on "Johnny Guitar," Bo Winberg's echo processing extends the lingering resonance of the melody itself. Rather than simply showing off flashy technique, it's impressive how the phrases are fully formed, incorporating the decay and timing of the sound. The B-side, "Happy Guitar," sees a sudden shift in tempo, with crisp picking and a light rhythm coming to the forefront. Though a work from the electric guitar boom, it is permeated with a unique sonic sensibility that never goes out of fashion, and its appeal is condensed into the Japanese 7-inch release. This is an essential album when talking about the golden age of electric instrumental music.
