Jul 2014 Bill Blue “Mojolation”
Artista / Grupo: Bill Blue
Álbum: Mojolation
Discográfica: Warmfuzz
Año publicación: 2013
Fecha crítica: 7/2014
Valoración: VERY GOOD
Since the late seventies and during the eighties, singer, song-writer, harmonica and guitar player Bill Blue has been completely engaged in the music world and especially in blues music Bill was playing with Arthur Big Boy Crudup until shortly before he passed away Later on, he formed The Bill Blue Band and went on performing, recording and sharing stage with artists like ZZ Top, Johnny Winter, Allman Brothers Band, Albert King… and he also signed a contract with Adelphi Records, one of the most prestigious blues independent labels in the 70’s and 80’s For this album Bill has recruited some of his best friends, like Richard Crooks (former drummer with Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Leonard Cohen) or guitar player Matt Baker, who played with Steve Winwood, Joe Cooker, Emmylou Harris and, for about eight years, with Julian Lennon Mojolation presents eleven songs that could be framed in the context of a colorful precious blues, including nine Bill’s own compositions and a cover of Eddie Hinton’s song Brad New Man