Cathi's CD Reviews 5-2-2010
Hillman Blues Band – “Pale Rider” (Nerus Records) C+Russell “Hitman” Alexander carries this band with some nice blues rock guitar playing and mediocre vocals over mostly slammin’ rock with blues on top. Not really recommended.
Hudspeth, Brandon – “Levee Town” (Indie) C-
Garage band hopefuls with not a lot of lyrical prowess “My heart is a broken jar—I’m lovin’ you from afar.” Mostly fast tunes, distorted mic vocals, rock riffs. Not recommended.
Jones, Andrew Jr. Boy – “Getting’ Real” (Electro-Fi) B
Texas Blues guitarist puts out a disc of mostly (8 of 10) originals. Some real nice sounding guitar work here, tolerable vocals atop it and a nice supportive band. Guitar work is definitely the star here. Easy listening blues.
Larue, Stoney – “Live Acoustic” (Independent) B-
Recorded live in Fort Worth, TX this appears to be a quick-and-dirty recording of a club show without Larue’s band. No sleeve credits leave us guessing who this guy is and where he comes from, but the music is definitely country, the guitar playing ok, and music backed by a fiddle in a pleasingly sparse arrangement. It’s nice to hear some plain acoustic stuff. Quiet audience leaves these tunes very suitable for all mixes.
McDonald, Forrest – “Certified Blue” (World Talent Records) C+
Session player Forrest McDonald puts out his 11th disc—this time with his own band. His lady holds the lead vocal chair with a fairly limited vocal approach. Forrest’s voice is more versatile, but despite this, his is plagued with the too-many notes guitar delivery and the music, while roadworthy, doesn’t stand out. Not really recommended
McLerran, Little Joe – “Believe I’ll Make A Change” (Root Blues Reborn) B+
Dobro & slide player with a fondness for traditional country blues. Minimal backup. Interesting to hear old time guitar and young white singer layin’ down the old style blues in a sort of wavery voice. Nice plain approach both in playing and instrumentation, akin to the oldsters. Though the country blues approach is less appreciated these days by young blues lovers, they are a unique style and this guy is definitely an aficionado. Most okay for all mixes.
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