Sweet & sour blues

"For those discerning blues purists that are into Chicago-style/R&B laced blues that have that retro sound, this is perfect for you! You'll enjoy the horns, guitars and rhythms that are generated here. This LP will take you back on a journey through time and slingshot you back to the present".

"Just about every song here is a standard slow or shuffle blues, in the 12-bar pattern ... With a soul-inclined vocalist like Wilson, it feels like only half the story is being told. However, he is enough of a dynamic singer that he can make the most of what he has to work with. His high range is youthful without sounding inexperienced, delivering ironic lyrics with an expressive wink ... Musically, there is nothing here the average blues fan hasn't heard before, but this record makes up for it via inventive horn arrangements and clever song lyrics ... Even though the production tends to sound like a basement demo, credit is due to Haddix for using real horns that didn't come from a synthesizer".

"The combination of Wilson's elastic vocals, top-notch band work and Haddix's songwriting make for an irresistible combination. I don't expect to hear a more satisfying blues album this year".