Driven by the virtuosity of Sevilla-born guitar player Carlos Moreno, well known as Kid Carlos, this recording literally works as a healing prescription for the soul. Across all tracks, the band delivers a wide arsenal of compositions that act as an emotional analgesic and comforting painkillers against the daily routine. This Andalusian band display shines in its skills to balance deep respect for the genre’s purest roots with an undeniable contemporary freshness. Each song becomes a highly effective, finely crafted pill developed in their creative laboratory and designed to heal note by note every listener.

In “Blues Medicine”, Kid Carlos’s instrumental mastery drives us through powerhouse passages where swing, rock and classic blues come together in perfect harmony. A good example of that performing brightness is their bold reinterpretation of the legendary classic “Spoonful”, delivered with clever swing elements that completely revitalize its spirit and feeling. The band’s stellar rhythm section provides the flawless basis for the guitar solos to take on a life of their own, filled with rich textures that run away from commercial clichés. Furthermore, the careful and precise production captures every nuance, ensuring that the studio recording keeps the vibrant energy and warmth of their powerhouse live performances.

Undoubtedly, this album confirms Kid Carlos and his band as one of the outstanding Spanish acts on today’s European independent scene. “Blues Medicine” is an essential recording for six-string lovers, as well as a soothing, balsamic journey across ten highly addictive tracks.