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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Steve Miller started out as a blues guitarist in the 60s and in 2002 I saw him at the San Francisco Blues festival playing an amazing set of over two hours with other Bay Area blues artists such as the remaining members of Canned Heat etc. This is the first 'Steve Miller Band' album for 17 years and sees Steve playing blues covers rather than his own songs but many, like the opener "Hey yeah", have Steve's trademark super-smooth vocals and guitar.
However, for me a whole album of these vocals and guitar would have been just a little too bland for blues but luckily Steve is helped out on about half of the songs by Sonny Charles on vocals and by old band member Norton Buffalo (who sadly died recently) on harp to add just a bit more grit to the mix. Guitar God Joe Satriani also guests on a couple of tracks. Despite being 'a blues record' the CD does have lots of variety, from the New Orleans R&B of "Ooh poo pah doo", to the Chicago blues of Ots Rush's "All your love", and to the sweet soul of Jimmie Vaughan's "Sweet soul vibe". My favourite track is probably Jimmy Reed's "Ain't that lovin' you baby" - an over-played song if ever there was one - but in Steve's hands it swings like crazy and has that totally distinctive Steve Miller sound. He pulls the same trick with Elmore's "Look on yonder wall" and if a couple of the covers here don't quite work by-and-large this is a great sounding, very consistent recording that should please both blues fans and Steve Miller devotees.
However, for me a whole album of these vocals and guitar would have been just a little too bland for blues but luckily Steve is helped out on about half of the songs by Sonny Charles on vocals and by old band member Norton Buffalo (who sadly died recently) on harp to add just a bit more grit to the mix. Guitar God Joe Satriani also guests on a couple of tracks. Despite being 'a blues record' the CD does have lots of variety, from the New Orleans R&B of "Ooh poo pah doo", to the Chicago blues of Ots Rush's "All your love", and to the sweet soul of Jimmie Vaughan's "Sweet soul vibe". My favourite track is probably Jimmy Reed's "Ain't that lovin' you baby" - an over-played song if ever there was one - but in Steve's hands it swings like crazy and has that totally distinctive Steve Miller sound. He pulls the same trick with Elmore's "Look on yonder wall" and if a couple of the covers here don't quite work by-and-large this is a great sounding, very consistent recording that should please both blues fans and Steve Miller devotees.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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The great Steve Miller aka The Joker aka The Space Cowboy is ofc best known for his string of gorgous 70s hits. Less known is it perhaps that he started his career as a young blues aficionado.
Seems like many artist reaching past the 60 mark like to look back on their roots so its only natural that Steve here revisits the blues or perhaps more the rythm'n'blues. Not the deep cry of a wounded soul but - as one would expect from The Joker - good, dirty, swinging danceparty fun.
Extremely well played by his well-greased band with some interesting guests, notably guitargod Joe Satriani who guests on "Rock me" and "Sweet Soul Vibe", the later one of three Jimmy Vaughan tracks. But also percussionists Michael Carabello and José Areas from the original Santana band.
Perfect for a summer grill party, but propably also an album that will stand the test of time rather well.
Seems like many artist reaching past the 60 mark like to look back on their roots so its only natural that Steve here revisits the blues or perhaps more the rythm'n'blues. Not the deep cry of a wounded soul but - as one would expect from The Joker - good, dirty, swinging danceparty fun.
Extremely well played by his well-greased band with some interesting guests, notably guitargod Joe Satriani who guests on "Rock me" and "Sweet Soul Vibe", the later one of three Jimmy Vaughan tracks. But also percussionists Michael Carabello and José Areas from the original Santana band.
Perfect for a summer grill party, but propably also an album that will stand the test of time rather well.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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First new recording in years and if you're a Miller junky it doesn't disappoint. A mixture of new songs and covers, the voice is as good as ever and the musicianship is top quality. The band is tight and loaded with the friends Mr Miller has relied on for his regular live gigs in the USA. Combine this talent with his new enthusiasm for the studio and you have a very listenable CD. Not so sure if this will attract a new generation of admirers and at times it does feel a bit light-weight alongside his all-conquering Fly Like an Eagle period. But then that was a long time ago and we all move on. It's interesting to note that on the strength of this release Stevie boy has decided to include a few European dates within his current touring schedule. The energetic way this set was performed in the studio suggests the live act should go down a storm with the dedicated fans.
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