Beware the Ides of March! Good thing we’ve got five more reviews for you today to take your mind off that. Each of these albums will be released tomorrow, so get a head start and check them out today.
Artist Name: Breezy Rodio
Album Name: Sometimes the Blues Got Me
Label: Delmark Records
Genre: Blues
Track Listing: 1. Don’t Look now, but I’ve got the Blues; 2. Change Your Ways; 3. Wrapped up in Love Again; 4. I Walked Away; 5. Make me Blue; 6. Let me Tell you What’s Up; 7. Sometimes the Blues got Me; 8. I Love you So; 9. You Don’t Drink Enough; 10. The Power of the Blues; 11. A Cool Breeze in Hell; 12. Doctor From the Hood; 13. Blues Stay Away From Me; 14. Fall in British Columbia; 15. Not Going to Worry; 16. One of a Kind; 17. Chicago is Loaded with the Blues
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: Music, unlike anything else, has the power to reverse the effects of time, and Breezy Rodio is an expert in that field. His style of traditional blues ranges from 1940’s to today’s funky progressive version. Rodio could not have crafted a finer debut than this amazing 17-song collection. Any listener would be hard pressed to find a better catalog of blues songs of various styles. Rodio is a guitar virtuoso and every blues lover should immediately take steps to add this one to their library.
Recommendation: You had better Get it. This one is a must-have.
Artist Name: Kevin Daniel
Album Name: Myself Through You
Label: Self-released
Genre: Country/Americana
Track Listing: 1. Myself Through You; 2. Golden; 3. Born a Preacher; 4. Faded Red; 5. Hardcore Medicine
Publicist: HiDanaGirl
Review: We were totally wowed by this amazing EP. The voice of Kevin Daniel is very reminiscent of early Toby Keith with just a taste of Zac Brown, and his songs are just as well crafted. From the first note to the last, we were mesmerized by his stories, his voice, his instrumentation and his presence. Where has he been hiding? His music could radically change the face of today’s country music, and the industry would be wise to stand up and take notice of him. We love all five songs, but especially “Born a Preacher.” We can’t wait to hear more.
Recommendation: Hop onboard this train NOW – Get this one ASAP!
Artist Name: Peter V Blues Train
Album Name: Running out of Time
Label: Self-released
Genre: Blues
Track Listing: 1. Stay on Track; 2. Cherry on the Cream; 3. Buzzed Busted & Blue; 4. Worried Life Blues; 5. Running out of Time; 6. Time to Collect; 7. Youngblood; 8. Time for me to Go; 9. Freedom; 10. Love me like a Man; 11. Lay Down my Friend
Publicist: Blind Raccoon
Review: What would you get if you combine Huey Lewis’ voice with the hottest blues band on the east coast – the Peter V Blues Train, of course. This band brings their rocking blues to the ears of blues lovers everywhere with the release of their latest album, Running out of Time. This one also is great from the first note to the last, and is truly worthy of the repeat button. Danny Walsh’s sax, combined with the soulful voice and outrageous guitar licks of Peter V is the perfect combination for audio nirvana. You cannot go wrong with this one.
Recommendation: Definitely drop what you’re doing and Get this one!
Artist Name: Bichkraft
Album Name: 800
Label: Wharf Cat Records
Genre: Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Reflection; 2. Ashley; 3. Yonder; 4. Introducing Yourself; 5. 13 Again; 6. Night Lamp; 7. Some People Have all the Luck
Publicist: Promo Juke Box
Review: The words are in Russian, but the music is pure rock and roll. Kiev based Bichkraft recently signed with American label Wharf Cat Records, and the Ukranian invasion has begun. The music is universal, although the language barrier may prove difficult for the band. Their music is a loose combination of shoegaze and post-punk, which would translate well for the underground crowd but is not very commercial.
Recommendation: If you like the avant-garde and underground rock scene, then this band is probably right for you. For the rest of us, forget it.
Artist Name: Caroline Says
Album Name: No Fool Like an Old Fool
Label: Western Vinyl
Genre: Indie Pop
Track Listing: 1. First Song; 2. Sweet Home Alabama; 3. Mea Culpa; 4. A Good Thief Steals Clean; 5. Rip Off; 6. Black Hole; 7. Cool Jerk; 8. I Tried; 9. Lone Star Tall Boy
Publicist: The Syndicate
Review: Caroline Says is without peer in today’s indie market, although her sound is a throwback to such avant-garde artists as Bjork, Kate Bush and the like. She recorded this sophomore album while simultaneously working three jobs. Her voice is wispy and seems to be coming from a long way off, while the undertones of her music come from a much darker place. “First Song” is a bust, but she sounds better on her current single, “Sweet Home Alabama.” We really like the more upbeat sound of “Mea Culpa,” “A Good Thief Steals Clean,”
Recommendation: This one might be a gamble, unless you like to be on the cutting edge. This one is up to you, but we’re gonna pass.