CD Reviews -- Cathi 1/29/07
I'm Baaaaaaack...boy there's nothing like a friend who knows how to twist the knobs on this computer stuff is there? Here are the latest reviews from yours truly.Bibb, Eric – “Diamond Days” (Flatbrim Rec) A
It’s tough to beat Eric Bibb’s mellow rhythm and chocolate voice – hits on the blues level and crosses over to a general audience. This is a better disc overall than his last couple. Infectious beats with change-ups to make it interesting and mellow story songs. Good for all mixes.
Castro, Tommy – “Painkiller” (Blind Pig) B+
Tommy Castro is in the blues rock pocket and getting better and better. He pulls his bag of tricks out on this disc and sounds good, esp. when he doubles on vocals with Bonnie Hayes and Angela Strehli. Coco Montoya tosses in some licks too. Good disc.
Dean, Christopher – “Where I Need to Be” (Lost World Music) C
Not terribly good, not bad. Straight down the middle. Not really recommended.
Nemeth, John – “Magic Touch” (Blind Pig) B+
An interesting harp player with a really good voice who picked up the interest of Anson Funderburgh (who produces the disc) and Jr. Watson (who plays killer guitar). A very tight blues backup sound on some well-written blues tunes. Also backed by the famous Texas horns, known for their blues backup. A surprisingly good newcomer—maybe Anson’s got him in mind for Sam Myer’s replacement?
Rounders – “Wish I Had You (Blind Pig) C
Not my cuppa tea. Slide guitar often doubles the vocals, single-note drums/snare-heavy drums. Vocals a sing-song-y, simple rhyme. Not rocket science. But hey—whatever.
Various – “Ruf Records Anthology” (Ruf) B
An OK collection of blues-rock from Ruf Records. Very cool kick-off with a first song by Jeff Healey and Walter Trout. Ian Parker pulls a cool slow on (#4) and Luther Allison winds the whole thing up with vintage Allison. Others in between rock a bit and Ruf trots out their “crossover” artists. Not bad.
posted by Cathi N @ 2:15:00 PM
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