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Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials
Full Tilt
Genres: Blues, Pop

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Hold That Train
2. Housekeeping Job
3. Don't Call Me
4. Check My Baby's Oil
5. First I Look At The Purse
6. Love Don't Live Here Anymore
7. Life Got In The Way
8. Candy Sweet
9. Woman, Take A Bow
10. My Baby Moves Me
11. Dying To Live
12. Open Invitation
13. Every Man Needs A Good Woman
14. Take Five

CD Details

All Artists: Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials
Title: Full Tilt
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Alligator Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 8/26/2008
Genres: Blues, Pop
Styles: Chicago Blues, Electric Blues, Modern Blues
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 014551492627

Synopsis

Album Description

Lil' Ed Williams is an awe-inspiring master bluesman. He and his blistering, road-tested band, The Blues Imperials--guitarist Mike Garrett, bassist James "Pookie" Young, drummer Kelly Littleton--are celebrating 20 amazing years together. Live, Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials simply can't be beat as Ed breaks out the deepest back-bends, the highest toe-walks, and the most authentic electric slide-guitar blues being played today. Not since the heyday of Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers has a Chicago blues band made such a consistently joyous, rollicking noiseOn their new Alligator album, FULL TILT, Lil' Ed's romping, sizzling guitar and rough-hewn vocals, Young's thumping bass, Garrett's feral rhythm guitar and Littleton's unpredictable, rock-solid drumming produce a modern blues firestorm steeped in tradition. Produced by Williams and Alligator president Bruce Iglauer, Full Tilt captures all of Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials' legendary live energy on disc. From foot-stomping boogies to emotionally charged slow blues to rocked out celebrations, FULL TILT is a party-inducing delight. The addition of horn players Eddie McKinley and David Basinger and pianist/organist Johnny Iguana on a few songs add even more punch and power to the proceedings.

CD Reviews

2008's Best New CD!

Brian Frieben | Kalamazoo, MI USA | 10/14/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a Ed Head of over 20 years and having seen these guys over 100 times I can honestly say this is the greatest release ever from a band whose previous work has already garnered numerous awards. The best thing about these guys is the energy and pacing of their live shows, it is captured in this release.

It kicks off with "Hold That Train" loaded with Ed's signature greasy Chicago slide and impassioned vocals. The Blues Imperials are as usual tight and crisp. This is just sheer joy, real deal Chicago Blues. No one plays this type of passionate Chicago Slide anymore,I will guarantee this will be nominated for a BMA for best album. Other great tracks include "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" with some piano mixed in for good measure and a racous cover of Houndog Taylor's "Take 5". There's also burning slow blues like "Check My baby's Oil" and "Life Got in the Way". They even cover Smokey Robinson's 'First I Look at the Purse". If you want to have some fun, have a few drinks, shake your booty a bit, you do not want to miss this release. Good stuff from start to finish."

Fult Tilt ain't no lie!!!

Mark | Oregon | 08/30/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This could possibly be Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials' best album yet! I am a huge fan of theirs and listen to them a lot. I have never been disappointed with any of their albums and this one is no exception. From the first track through the last, you'll be rockin'! There is not a bad song on it. Full Tilt is the perfect title for this! These guys have been together for years and it shows. They are TIGHT! Buy this CD and see live if you get the chance. You won't be sorry."

Staight up rocker

Robert W. Rogers | Gwynn's Island, Va | 12/08/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is straight up rock and roll with 3 chord blues. Be ready to play your air guitar or put on your dancing shoes because you aren't sitting through THIS CD. The title, "Full Tilt" is no misnamed moniker."