Arlen Roth – Hot Pickups (VG+/E) – LP, US 1980

Hot Pickups is an LP by Arlen Roth from 1980 released on the Rounder Records label.

About this album

Hot Pickups is a focused blues-rock statement from acclaimed guitarist Arlen Roth. Issued in 1980, the album puts his fluent lead playing and deep-rooted feel for American roots music at the centre, balancing tougher rock energy with blues phrasing and song-based polish. Roth was already respected as a versatile session player and educator, and this record shows why: every cut is shaped by a guitarist who values touch, dynamics and melody as much as speed. The result is a concise, confident set that reflects the crossover appeal of late-70s and early-80s guitar-led rock while staying firmly grounded in blues tradition.

Genre: Pop & Rock