I'm listening to the new self titled release by Joel DaSilva and the Midnight Howl and it's great! It opens with Let's Not Fight, a Texas style blues, with so real down home Texas style guitar playing. Hangin'On, gets a little more rock in the step but still strongly pushing the blues. DaSilva thankfully isn't just copying those who came before him but is throwing down some really cool riffs. Hard Time takes more of a ballad radio push and features the stellar Albert Castiglia on slide. Try, another ballad, but this time primarily acoustic, is a strong airplay candidate. Boogie Real Low is a real crap kicker with guitar and bass grindin' out the rhythm and getting you in the groove. This is really A John Lee Hooker style boogie but updated and gives DiSilva a chance to rip on guitar and rip he does! Heart Of My Father, is written over the premise of an old European folk tune and I really like it. After the initial set up, it develops into a very slick slower blues tune. It's a great tune both sung and played with a lot of feeling. I mean sit back and enjoy the rip! Nitro's Grease is a great loping instrumental blues with T- Bone Walker style flair but sounding much more contemporary. Again another great track. Every Night is a cool acoustic blues again in the Texas style and is a nice change up for the wrapping up of the recording. Who Knows is a more contemporary blues rock style song but one that very successfully sets a groove line that you'll like. The last track, For Don is a very cool acoustic slide instrumental. It's dark and I think most of you will really enjoy it.
Ok...here's the skinny... and you don't get this strait a directive from me often.... check this cd out. It's really good!!
If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”
No comments:
Post a Comment