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That Was Then, This is Now is an album by the American blues rock combo The Rex Carroll Band featuring guitarist Rex Carroll of Whitecross and King James fame, released on Retroactive Records in 2010.
It’s difficult to stand still when listening to The Rex Carroll Band, as the grove that the Christian rock veteran brings from his guitar is, as expected from such a well-known technical guitarist, fit for God himself. The Rex Carroll Band is a long way from the metal of Whitecross. Instead this is timeless blues rock on which the axe man has put his original stamp. Songs such as «Working Man Blues» show the guitarist’s talent and attitude in fine colours, while the slower, more melodic, semi-acoustic Texan ballad that is «My Train» shows another side of the band’s talent. With some tasty solos and lyrics that speak timeless truths, there’s plenty here to keep the listener engaged. Rex isn’t as well known for his vocals as his guitar skills, but his gruff, deep voice carries the songs with suitable Southern rock swagger. There are better vocalists out there, but there are few better guitarists, and that is what makes this album so good. [Tom Young, Cross Rhythms, July 2011]
CD tracklist:
01. Find A Way
02. Circle Of Love
03. Foolsgold
04. Working Man’s Blues
05. Walk A Mile
06. Rock My World
07. Witch Dr. Bones
08. Delta Memories
09. My Train
10. Throw Them Boness
Note: 8 panel jewel case. Remastered by Rob Colwell and re-issued on both CD and 12-inch Heavyweight vinyl LP (pressed on Delta Maroon vinyl) by Retroactive Records in 2025, featuring two brand new 2025 bonus tracks: “Highway Roll” and “In For Some Trouble”.
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