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Island Records Group release: The Motown 7s Box - New release review
I just received the latest release, The Motown 7s Box, from Island Records Group and it's a fast paced mouthful of savory soul and R&B style. Opening with Marvin Gaye's This Love Starved Heart, the release is hopping…
Continue Reading »Jim Gustin and Truth Jones - Can't Shed a Tear - New Release Review
I just received the debut release, Can't Shed a Tear, from Jim Gustin and Truth Jones. Opening with I Gotta Sing, a blend between Don Nix style track and David Clayton Thomas vocals this is a pretty cool…
Continue Reading »Henrietta Records artist: Charlie Musselwhite - Juke Joint Chapel - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Juke Joint Chapel, from Charlie Musselwhite and it's a monster. I've been listening to Musselwhite for years and I can honestly say that this is my favorite release in some time. Opening…
Continue Reading »Billy J - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (November 19, 2013), a self titled EP by Billy J and it's pretty cool. Billy is joined on the release by Yonrico Scott (Derek Trucks Band) on drums, Charlie Wooton (Royal Southern…
Continue Reading »Electric Religion - Matthew Curry & the Fury - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Electric Religion, from Matthew Fury and the Fury and it is a solid balance between clever, well written radio blues/rock tracks and hot bothered blues guitar tracks. Opening with radio rocker, Love…
Continue Reading »Electric Sunset - Rolan Bolan - New Release Review
I just received Electric Sunset, a pre release set of tracks from Rolan Bolan, son of T Rex leader Marc Bolan and Motown songwriter Gloria Jones and it's quite interesting. Opening with Trust, relaxed R&B pop track Bolan…
Continue Reading »Ollie Vee - Lonesome Girl - New release review
I just received the newest release, Lonesome Girl, from Ollie Vee and it's really got character. Opening with Ruby Red, a country styled ballad with a cool slide guitar solo and plenty of vibrato. Jesse Adamson (vocal and…
Continue Reading »Pierre Bensusan - Encore - New Release Review
I have just received the newest release, Encore, from Pierre Bensusan and it's quite stunning. Bensusan, a world renown acoustic guitar player has captured a retrospective of his 40 year career with 35 tracks on 3 CD's, all…
Continue Reading »Severn Records artist Lou Pride - Ain't No More In This House - New Release Review
I just received the newest release (October 15, 2013), Aint No More Love In This House, from Lou Pride and it's solid soul. This,the final recording from Pride was just recorded prior to his death in June of…
Continue Reading »Deb Ryder - Might Just Get Lucky - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Might Just Get Lucky, from Deb Ryder and it's smokin'! Opening with Get A Grip, Kirk Fletcher pulls out some super riffs and Ryder shows her incredibly rich pipes. Larry David steps…
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