Blues CD Reviews 4-16-06
Malis, Rich – “Blue & Broken Hearted” (Sugar Babe Records) C-Though this disc has some interesting playing, the overall impact of vocals, songwriting and music is lackluster. Only one tune really catches the ear -- # 6 “I Want to Lose Myself.” Disc not recommended for Pond.
Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas -- “Hang It High; Hang It Low” (Rounder) B
It’s hard to resist the infectious beat of Cajun/Zydeco music and Nathan Williams keeps that comin’ on this disc. His accordion leads the way, although he’s a little over the top in number of notes for my taste. Still, it’s hard to resist that beat and his enthusiasm. He does a unapologetic cover of Otis Redding’s “Fa Fa Song” with justice and verve. Several mixworthy tunes.
Roberts, Roy – “Sicily Moon” (Rock House Records) B-
Keyboardist Roberts is apparently fond of Europe – especially Italy – where he’s found a receptive audience. This disc is dedicated to them and his approach is akin to Otis Redding with big horn/orchestra backups and soul vocals – even a Barry White sex-talk-sing lift on # 9. Original lyrics leave a bit to be desired (“my soul’s on fire, with burning desire”), but hey, the Italians like it. Most cuts mixworthy, but for #10 which is suggestive (“Show Me What You Got Down There”). FCC
Walter Jr. – “Back on the Bayou Road” (Gatortone Records) B-
Mediocre gumbo from uncertain vocalist/guitarist, who makes the most of Bonnie Bramlett on backup vocals (she liberally applies screamata to nearly every tune, to the point where you might almost call it a duet disc). Sonny Landreth applies some slide to #4. Big horn backup to provide some good beats. Funky in spots. Bonnie still in form.
Zombie, Rob -- “Educated Horses” (Geffen Rec.) D-
Somebody’s been sniffing too much glue. (Not recommended.)
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