I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Seven Deadly Gins, by Reckless and Blue and it's solid blues rocker. Opening with Come Back, Shaunda Fry on lead vocals sets the charge with George Williams on slide guitar, Tom Dillard on bass and Steve Gaskin on drums. Pounding opener. Slow blues track, Triftin' Blues is a nice showcase for Williams who has the mic and shines on lead guitar. With Allen Anderson on keys providing a firm rhythm and a solid bass line by Dillard, this track has strong footing and Fry's lead vocals on the second phrase is powerful. Burnin' Daylight is another track featuring Williams on lead vocal and guitar. Fry's vocal work adds nice depth and Anderson's key solo is solid. If The Blues Was Whiskey is my favorite track on the release with nicely blended backing vocals by Annie Phillips and Ernie Martinez and just the right amount of edge. I also like Williams' saturated tone on guitar adding richness. Wrapping the release is cool blues, Stormy Night in Denver. With solid lead work by Williams and added horn work by Jeff Miguel and Derek Banach on trumpet, this is a strong closer for the set.
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