I just received the newest release (May 17,2014),
Hard Landing,from
Planet Full Of Blues and it's a lot of fun. Opening with
Big Mouth, a shuffling rock track, lead singer and guitar player Johnny Ray Light takes control. Ron Dameron plucks a cool bass line and Brock Howe keeps the bottom tight on drums.
So Special is a bluesy easy going track with warm shimmery guitar chords.
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy has a strong tie to older Chicago blues with classic guitar riffs. Light bursts loose with a nice guitar rumble on this track as well as driving the track with Reed like melody.
Open Your Eyes has a R&B rhythm and a catchy melody allowing Light the opportunity to step up with some stinging guitar solos to compliment his vocals.
Busboy has a funky back beat and crisp Texas style guitar riffs.
I Had A Dream is a slow bluesy ballad with a smart meoldy. Light uses the pace nicely to ease out a sympathetic guitar solo along with rich guitar chords which enhance the basis of the track.
Big Bright Light has a country rock feel with a particular feel like the Dead. Nice little track with nicely blended vocals.
Sunday Drive is a quick paced rock track with fluid guitar riffs and a tight bottom.
Felt Like A Tourist is a hard driver with a twist of country. A real toe tapper, has a stripped down feel and a catchy melody.
Snake Lady really gets the feel of southern country hill blues with a update. Keeping it simple is the key here and this is a cool one.
Shugrue Shuffle has a super loose guitar lead with an almost American Bandstand theme melody. This is definitely my favorite track on the release and a cool wrap for this release.
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