Blues CD Reviews--Norton & Kissel
Bob Kissel Reviews:1. Buddy Guy (Silvertone) "Bring 'Em In" -- Recommended. Guy manages to restrain himself and turn in a good collection of tunes. Mostly uptempo (not too many good for morning mix).
2. Buckwheat Zydeco (Shout Factory) "100% Fortified Zydeco" -- Average production, nothing special, but definitely Zydeco.
3. Mel Melton (LRHR) "Papa Mojo's Roadhouse" -- Uninspiring.
Cathi Norton Reviews:
4. Bobby Rush (Deep Rush) "Night Fishin'" -- B
An album for the funkafied, chitlin circuit blues lover. Typical Bobby Rush funky with suggestive lyrics and story tunes that lean on late-night, bar-scene experiences. Several talkin'-to-your-baby tunes with spoken lyrics a la Barry White and funky. Not my particular cup of tea, but what do I know? I'm a white chick.
5. Delta Moon (Delta Moon) "Howlin'" -- B+
Pretty cool musicianship though not strictly blues. Fluid female vocals with gruff (songwriter/male) lead vocalist who plays fine slide guitar. ZZ Top-ish -- rough blues beats with silky vocals on top. Not much for morning fare.
6. Cool John Ferguson (Music Maker) "Cool Yule" - B
What can I say? This is a guitar instrumental album of Christmas tunes. Nice playing,
Kinda velveeta. Pa rumpa dum dum.
7. Tab Benoit (Voice of the Wetlands) "Voice of the Wetlands" - A-
Dr. John, Cyril Neville, the Meters' rhythm section, and Tab Benoit (etc.) get together to put out a disc to benefit are wetlands. Done in early 2005, it seems ironic that since then Katrina has driven home the point. Nevertheless, this is a really nice CD with some great musicianship. Recognizable guests and great playing. Some nice morning mix offerings and only one "bitchin" reference to awaken the censors.
posted by Cathi N @ 10:35:00 AM
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