Nils Lofgren - Sacred Weapon

Nils Lofgren - singer, songwriter, and guitarist joined Neil Young's band at age 17, playing piano on the album After the Gold Rush among others. He was also briefly a member of Crazy Horse appearing on their 1971 LP. From 1971 to 1974 recorded four albums with his own band, Grin.

During the 70's he continued his solo career before joining Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band as the replacement for Steven Van Zandt in 1984. Both he and Van Zandt rejoined it when Springsteen revived the band in 1999.

While Lofgren gives himself some powerful six-string workouts, on Sacred Weapon he seems more interested in baring his soul and looking into the nooks and crannies of human relationships than in reeling off solos. Vocals have never been Lofgren's strongest suit, but there's a naked emotion in The Comfort Your Love Brings, You're Not There, Whiskey Holler, and In Your Hands (the latter a duet with Willie Nelson)

Track Listing :

• In Your Hands
• Fat Girls Dance
• Comfort Your Love Brings
• Pay Your Woman
• Whiskey Holler
• You're Not There
• Tried and True
• Mr. Hardcore
• Come a Day
• Frankie Hang On
• Trouble
• Can't Take the Rock

Find out more at Nils Lofren's Website and at Answers.com