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More Great Blues!

deepbluereview | SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA | 08/02/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is some more great music by Paul May and Dick Taylor of the Pretty Things, Jim McCarty of the Yardbirds, Richard Hite of Canned Heat and Studebaker John. This is essentially a follow up to the excellent "Chicago Blues Tapes 1991". This CD covers the period between 1991 and 1993, and was recorded at various locations when times allowed these individuals to break from their busy schedules. The songs are all upbeat and fun and start out with a bang with the Lighthouse classic, "Wine, Women & Whiskey" right through a couple of doo-wop numbers to the ending number, L. Carr's "Getting' All Wet". There was a rumor of a third release, but seven years later, no sight of it. In the meantime, get this and the 1991 Chicago Tapes, light the BBQ and break out the beer."

This Is Ear Candy

David Corning | Mass. | 06/27/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD, featuring members of The Pretty Things and the Yardbirds, playing Blues and Rhythm and Blues, is an example of how music, played from the heart, should sound. They play covers, and some originals, with passion and love for the people who influenced them when they were younger and dreaming of being able to play and write the same soulful music. They do the covers justice. If you are a fan of The Pretty Things, The Yardbirds, the Blues, and Rhythm and Blues, buy this CD. It's an honest and true rendition, rough the way music should be. I highly recommend it."