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Cary E. Mansfield | Studio City, CA USA | 12/05/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rides Again... is the debut CD of The Malford Milligan Band. Malford is a world-class blues/soul singer, based out of Austin, Texas. The songs chosen for this release all lean heavily toward a classic soul sound, including songs written by Freddie King, Otis Redding, and Muddy Waters. The veteran Austin bluesman first found national acclaim as the lead singer for the renowned Austin band Storyville. They recorded three very successful CDs before they went their separate ways. He was voted "Best Male Vocalist of the Decade" by the Austin Chronicle. Texas Monthly Magazine said that "(He) may be the next great soul singer...his tenor resonance and barking delivery invite comparisons with Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, and when he's onstage you can't take your eyes off him!!!" Originally issued on a local Austin record label -- now available nationally for the first time."

Quite a set of pipes

D. H. Stutz | Puget Sound area | 02/05/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"When the initial Storyville release, "Bluest Eyes" came out, we were absolutely floored by one of the best blues-rock albums ever, and that was due not only to the distinctive and unique great set of pipes that Malford Milligan has and uses, but also to the material on the album, that effectively showcased his wide emotive range. The bar, thus, has been set a bit high, due to that release, and every other release that follows, will be measured by it. Having said that personal opinion, EVERY release that has Milligan on it is a pleasure to listen to (see that Double Trouble album a few years back that has him on it, along with a host of others). The guy is truly a terrific talent, and brings a soulful rendition to the blues and rock he so obviously enjoys. There's that touch of Otis Redding, Sam Carr, even the Wicked Pickett and a young Paul Rodgers in what he does...and it's great to hear. I am enjoying this album. The horns are a nice touch. The backbeat is solid. Yet I can't give it five stars because it does not measure up to Bluest Eyes. He will reach that plateau again...and it's only a matter of time. But until he does, whatever else he give us, will certainly be enjoyed..."