An Uncle Roddus Album Review
Some years ago I stumbled across a brilliant compilation of contemporary Electric Blues (for an absolute bargain price) from the Verve Records "Gitanes" Imprint. This compilation is packed full of outstandingly well recorded modern blues and has become a favorite over the preceding years. Slowly I have been collecting any Blues CDs that I come across supporting the "Gitanes" label from the mid 90s(although they have been not easy to find) and I find them to be stunningly produced examples of great contemporary blues, with this set from Joe Louis Walker is no exception.
A full band plays on this set, with some tracks with brass section and choir. Joe's Guitar playing is wonderful and his singing and style of blues reminds me a bit of Stevie Ray Vaughn. The Overall sound is very polished and sounds very nice blasting out of the Cyrus. The songs are not outstanding but very strong and accomplished with a mix of upbeat numbers mixed with some slower numbers and some jazzy bits as well. A most enjoyable release which doesn't flag even after 60 minutes. Rating 4/5
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