WARREN HAYNES – Tales of Ordinary Madness (Remix / Remaster 2025) *HQ*

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Tales Of Ordinary Madness is the debut solo studio album by WARREN HAYNES. The album was released in 1993 by Megaforce Records, co-produced by The Rolling Stones Musical Director Chuck Leavell. This “Tales of Ordinary Madness (Remix / Remaster 2025)” reissue features refreshed artwork, contains a bonus track and was remixed by Jim Scott.
Haynes’ first solo album is a refreshing change of pace from his work with the latter-day incarnation of the Allman Brothers Band. Although the feel of this album is undeniably classic rock with much of Free’s bluesy swagger, it is also vaguely reminiscent of ’80s Hard Rock at times (check out the Mr. Big-esque verse to “Fire in the Kitchen”).
The focus on Tales Of Ordinary Madness is clearly on Haynes’ songwriting chops. For the most part, the songs on this record are tight and concise, focusing on immediate riffs, gritty vocals, and cool arrangements to sell them. This, however, is not to suggest that Haynes has stopped tearing it up with his guitar, and he amply demonstrates why he is one of the most lauded straight-ahead rock lead guitarists of the ’90s.

The various musicians that back up Haynes are all very good, and notables Bernie Worrell and producer Leavell both make guest appearances on keyboards. Standout tracks include the midtempo “Tattoos and Cigarettes,” which is a great showcase for Haynes’ under appreciated vocal talents.
The smoky “Blue Radio” is also notable for the artist’s emotive singing. In fact, the most exceptional thing about Tales Of Ordinary Madness is his vocal performance, the overall impact of which stays with the listener far longer than any particular song or hook.
There are some slow moments on this record, but it is uptempo rockin’ music.

This 2025 Remix is great, with more separation between the instruments and very ‘stereo’, dynamic.
Highly Recommended

01 – Fire In the Kitchen (Remix 2025)
02 – Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (Remix 2025)
03 – Movers and Shakers (Remix 2025)
04 – Tear Me Down (Remix 2025) [Bonus Track]
05 – I’ll Be The One (Remix 2025)
06 – Blue Radio (Remix 2025)
07 – Invisible (Remix 2025)
08 – Sister Justice (Remix 2025)
09 – Angel City (Remix 2025)
10 – Tattoos and Cigarettes (Remix 2025)
11 – Power and the Glory (Remix 2025)
12 – Broken Promised Land (Remix 2025)

Warren Haynes, lead vocals, electric guitar, producer
Chuck Leavell, piano, Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards, producer
Johnny Neel, electric piano, Hammond B-3 organ
Bernie Worrell, clavinet (track 6)
Randall Bramblett, saxophone (track 10)
Michael Rhodes, bass & fretless bass guitar
Lincoln Schleifer, bass (tracks 1, 2, 7 & 8)
Greg Morrow, drums (except tracks 1, 2, 6, 7 & 8)
Steve Holley, drums (tracks 1, 2, 6, 7 & 8)
Marc Quiñones, conga drums, cowbell, percussions
Alfreda Gerald, backing vocals
Juanita Flemster, backing vocals
Calvin Thompson, backing vocals

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