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American songwriter
2021
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Hal Horowitz
2021
"It's difficult to understand why veteran blues-rocker Tommy Castro hasn't registered in the same way that the similarly styled Joe Bonamassa has. The West Coast-based Castro has been banging out solid albums filled with sturdy originals since 1994, six years before Bonamassa released his debut ... Castro's voice is more soulful and he delivers just as energetic a performance ... Castro's fifth studio set for the revered Alligator imprint reminds us of just how talented, and overlooked, he is ... Kudos to Castro and [co-producer and songwriter] Tom Hambridge for expanding the standard blues template on this challenging concept ... The frontman sounds inspired, the playing is rugged, and even if the lyrics verge on basic, Castro's sheer enthusiasm makes this a highlight of his bulging catalog".
Blues rock review
d. 16. Sep. 2021
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Breton Towler
d. 16. Sep. 2021
"Castro and his defiant troops remain the epitome of blood, sweat, and tears in their field and with their legion of loyal fans bound to be impressed with this latest release, there is certainly no need for either party to seek greater riches elsewhere".
Rock & blues muse
d. 16. Sep. 2021
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Martine Ehrenclou
d. 16. Sep. 2021
"13 songs (...) that chronicle the journey of a young farmhand in the country who learns guitar and falls in love with the blues. Each of the tracks are pivotal points in this young musician's career. Concept albums work when each track can stand on its own merit, and here that's true ... You can't go wrong with any album by Tommy Castro, and live he is one of the best ... On 'A Bluesman Came to Town: A Blues Odyssey', Castro's vocals are authentic and real, sung from the heart of storytelling. His guitar chops are reminiscent of Albert Collins and Freddie King".