"Kiss of Sweet Blues is an outstanding record. With deep roots in the great tradition of the blues, the album is a modern-day masterpiece of the genre. Bell reveals a style that is part B.B. King, part Robert Cray, and part Albert Collins. The result is unique and very satisfying. There are but a few weak points throughout the album. I am a fan of Buddy Guy, Jimi, Stevie, BB, John Mayall, etc. and this album has quickly become one of my favorites. Discover Lurrie Bell for yourself today!"
This IS the blues
10/04/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I havnt heard such a good recording since the 60's Waters/Spann era. The combination of musicians, music and production make this cd one of the best of the hundreds I own. Thanks Delmark for a classical example of just how good blues can be"
Excellent New Chicago Blues Recording
tin2x | Staten Island, NY USA | 12/15/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"(...) This is an excellent album of Chicago blues that way its supposed to be. At times driving, at times laid back but never overdone the way a lot of younger artists tend to do things. Dave Specter's contribution is vital. It's the only time he's appeared backing Lurrie and he seems to bring out the second generation bluesman's best work. The band is tight, so is Lurrie, and this is one of the best albums of Chicago blues to have appeared in the last 10-20 years. It really is THAT good!"
A perfect union.
. | Chicago, IL USA | 07/29/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bell is the color-outside-the-lines artist; genius when inspired, but still at his best within a structured environment,(he is still a blues player, free spirit or not). Specter is a guitar-player-arranger, much concerned with all things in their place, but familiar enough with Lurrie to know where to let inspiraton lead the way. Good on their own, great together."
What about Dave Specter's contribution here?
Michael S. Moreland | New York, New York United States | 09/20/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Love Lurrie's guitar playing and singing, but Dave Specter adds something to this album that takes Lurrie up more than a notch. You say you haven't heard Dave Specter? Check out ANY of HIS albums (and all the albums he plays on as a sideman) and you won't go wrong. What a groove he gets going."
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
