Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Bob Margolin Title: Hold Me to It Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Blind Pig Original Release Date: 9/28/1999 Release Date: 9/28/1999 Genres: Blues, Pop Styles: Chicago Blues, Electric Blues, Modern Blues Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 019148505629, 091485056293, 019148505629 |
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The Blind Pig Records debut from Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, a long-time guitarist for Muddy Waters and presently working with Big Bill Morganfield (Waters's son, for anyone who doesn't know), is a delight. That's to be e... more » |
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Amazon.com The Blind Pig Records debut from Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, a long-time guitarist for Muddy Waters and presently working with Big Bill Morganfield (Waters's son, for anyone who doesn't know), is a delight. That's to be expected, in a way; anyone who works with the best and brightest Chicago has to offer is bound to be good. But the lack of surprise doesn't lessen the sheer pleasure of this album, which is chock-full of the best Chicago sound. Margolin's got a strong, tight guitar style that favors substance over flash and a rich voice that just about holds its own in his duet with Morganfield on "Wee Baby Blues." With concert favorites like the title track and "Slam 'Em Down," the instrumental "Consolation," which bridges the gap between Chicago and Eric Clapton, and the slow pounding of "Mean Old Chicago," Hold Me to It is an excellent example of the Chicago blues in general and of the strengths of Bob Margolin in particular. -- Genevieve Williams Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsHold Me To It-Bob Margolin Sherry Salzman | Mount Joy, PA | 06/12/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "This album is a real joy for fans of authentic Chicago blues as well as those who want to know who is REALLY keeping the blues alive and kicking! The title cut may be the most honest song you'll ever get from a man!" Mean Old Chicago"will make you grind your teeth and send shivers up and down your spine-and as a testament to this artist' talent/integrity-i saw Bob open his portion of the Western Maryland Blues Festival with this song, and the recorded performance is so alive, the only thing missing is the band standing in front of you!-and the Band?-they connect and groove with Bob like a second skin! "No Consolation"(PLEASE check out the Sample!)has all the feeling you need to take a trip down a long 'ol Mississippi road to the blues..."Hard Feelings" , surely must be a modern-day Blues masterpiece. Bob flows easily from gritty electric to vintage acoustic moods,stopping along the way to give you a heartfelt taste of Dylan,(It's Not Dark Yet) and even a beautiful,gospel-tinged instrumental collaboration"Consolation"(With sister Sherry Margolin on piano)that sings with sweetness.Every cut has something special to offer-Cool lyric lines-"All You Left Behind" Great party/dance tunes"Slam Em Down", and "Stick out your Can". Bob's guitar playing is so soulful in general,and his slide playing absolutely feverish-please don't miss it! On this album, Bob also keeps all cuts to a nice length-Pulling you in, tellin' his story, and leavin' you satisfied- This album's gonna be the best money you spent on the blues in a long, long time-" Steady Rollin sure knows how to drive. Christian Bussey | 06/28/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Mr Bob Margolin's guitar work on this album is sheer genius he can play with a nice driving footstomping type blues that reminds you of the early days of John Lee Hooker who perfected it. This can be heard in "Hold me to it" among other songs here on this album. He can also make his guitar scream and cry using great slide work on songs such as "Mean old Chicago" He also plays with some nice acoustical work reminiscent of Robert Johnson in "No Consolation". But not only is his guitar tremendous but so are his vocals which will remind many of Little Walters way of straight and simple lyrics and the voice itself is soulfull and evokes sadness and anger just as the blues was meant to do. This album is a great album through and through. Also if you have the chance be sure to check out Bob live. Most of his guitar work live is done with a Les Paul guitar which you normally wouldn't think of as a blues guitar, but it gives him some nice clear tone to work with, and he also used a fender Stratocaster that was very very well worn you could tell that this guitar had not only been around for a long time but had been used by someone who sure did know how to play it... There is one Concert favorite on this album "Slam em down." Also look for another of Bob's albums this one on the Alligator label "Down in the alley" for "Brown Liqour" another song that is a huge concert favorite." Solid Performance by a Master Bluesman 08/07/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "This album shows the range and depth of a musician who really knows his craft....a serious fan of the blues would find this a strong addition to his/her collection...new fans will be introduced to the wide range of music within the blues tradition...but don't get me wrong.. Margolin's blues on this album are pure...passionate, masterful....On some tracks, Muddy's influence can be heard, but with Bob's own stamp on it...it doesn;t get better than that...His cover of Dylan's "Not Dark Yet" is intense, leaving you wanting more....I recently saw him perform...it was great..sometimes the excitement of live shows don't come across on recordings, but if you've seen him, you won't be disappointed here...One criticism...the track " Here Comes the Garbage Man" is a great saloon song...but it doesn;t seem to fit here ....otherwise a real strong showing ....buy it..you won't be sorry..."
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