Soul brothers

"I didn't think they made records this soulful anymore. Vocalists Otis Clay and Johnny Rawls take you back to the day when southern red clay ran through the fingers of R&B and labels like Stax, Volt and Motown seared through the airwaves. Dripping with gospel and earthy vigor, Clay and Rawls team up with a foot stomping rhythm section of Johnny McGhee/g, Richy Puga/dr, Bob renchard/b and Dan Ferguson/key as well as a Memphis Stew of a horn section in Andy Roman/ts-as, Nick Flood/bs, Mike Middleton/tp and Robert Claiborne/tb through a sweaty mix of originals and covers".

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"The 10 tracks on Soul Brothers clock in at 37 minutes, and when it's over, listeners are left breathless. Standout cuts include a rousing version of Dave Mason's "Only You Know and I Know," and a house party ready rendition of the Darryl Carter/José Hernandez knockout "Mama Didn't Raise No Fool." Rawls and Clay really step up for "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted," with the Iveys providing savory backing vocals, and The Rays contributing the perfect instrumental backdrop. "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" is a masterpiece again featuring the Iveys on backing vocals, and yet again The Rays paint a perfect sonic backdrop for Rawls and Clay to perform their magic".