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The Dirty Sessions Review from The Big Takeover

Mr. Magnum | Brookyn, NY | 06/13/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Seldom does a band succeed in capturing the level of energy of their shows in a studio, but Brooklyn's soulful Mighty Fine (Paul Verciglio bass, Mitro guitar, Jagon Eldridge sax, Richie Pomerantz drums, Steve Myers) does it here. New Orleans native Myers (member of the Afghan Whigs' touring band for years and prominent backup singer on Twilight Singers records) playfully uses his supple voice to translate the full-on lusty party his lyrics describe on these five dynamic rock `n' roll tracks. Right from the opener "Dirty Little Thang" it's easy to visualize his smooth stage dancing and sophisticated swagger, as the band powerfully sets the mood for an after-hours celebration. A true showman at heart and an excellent, engaging singer, Myers' performance is constantly "on" throughout. He and band are especially vigorous on "Fine Brown Fame," though - a delicious number filled with all sorts of syncopated and infectious rhythms. Drenched in classic, almost old-school Motown grooves and a raunchy, polluted attitude (not to mention a guest appearance by the comic Murray Hill) this first-rate debut has hard work and contagious energy written all over it.



- Antonia Santangelo"

From Summer's Kiss

magnum | 08/06/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"For anyone that saw The Afghan Whigs tour for 1965, the band's final outing, Steve Myers undoubtably holds a special place in their heart.



Steve was not only an able backup singer, reinforcing Greg Dulli's raspy soul - he was also Dulli's hype man. A role usually reserved for the rap world, hype men exist to get the crowd excited and accentuate the MC and DJ. As the Whigs kicked into Citi Soleil, the first song of many encores, Steve would start up the infamous `disco call' a tradition that fans carry on today at many of Dulli's shows with The Twilight Singers.



The Whigs held a benefit show for Myers in his hometown of New Orleans in 1999. During that performance, Steve took over lead vocals and center stage with a cover of Prince's "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man." That performance was a glimpse of things to come.



Myers has his own band now, and Mighty Fine picks up where that muggy night in 1999 left off. Their debut EP, The Dirty Sessions, is just as fun as the title suggests. Five songs: quick, rocking, soulful and (guess what) dirty.



Mighty Fine sounds like The Hives, if they were from The Big Easy. Yakkety-saxaphone solos, garage guitars and Myers' best front-man growl. "Dirty Little Thang" kicks the set off with a party anthem of horn-powered punk and the disc never slows down. It's fun, hip, and a great mix of what makes rock and roll feel sexy, dangerous and cool."