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The eagerly awaited follow up to Oli Brown's critically acclaimed debut 'Open Road' is released on Ruf Records . 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose' features that unique Oli Brown sound; clean guitar, great riffs and a vocal honed by two years of touring that squeezes every emotion from the lyrics. The album shows the quality of Oli's song writing with stunning tracks like Evil Soul and Speechless, yet he refuses to shy away from adapting his own favourite classics such as 'Fever' and 'No Diggity'. This album was produced by the legendary Mike Vernon (Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Ten Years After), who was keen to come out of retirement to work with the talented Oli after hearing his debut CD. Oli Brown has had a phenomenal year; his popularity as a live artist continues to grow, and with this release, there will be no stopping him.
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2010 from talented young guitar-slinger...leading the new wave of British blues-rock (apparently)
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Big Jim
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Format:Audio CD
I have to declare that whilst I enjoyed Oli Brown's first album I was not as blown away with it as some reviewers. However having seen him and his band live I gave that album some repeated listens and it grew on me. I still thought it a bit bland and safe though but hugely impressive for one so young. Now comes that "difficult" second album and quite frankly it blows me away. 5 stars quite frankly aren't enough! Oli's voice is more assured, dare I say mature, and his guitar playing is superb. The band are spot on and provide excellent support so shouldn't be ignored. The songs are all well within genre if you get my drift, edging towards the rockier end of the blues spectrum but there is enough variety to dispel any notions of ennuie setting in. He even manages to find a new twist on that old warhorse "fever"
There appears to be a resurgence of new British blues stars and Oli is right up there with the best. They are on tour again in the UK with the excellent Joanne Shaw Taylor and the very well regarded and extremely young and talented Virgil and the Accelerators. If you like the blues this is a tour that should not be missed.
There appears to be a resurgence of new British blues stars and Oli is right up there with the best. They are on tour again in the UK with the excellent Joanne Shaw Taylor and the very well regarded and extremely young and talented Virgil and the Accelerators. If you like the blues this is a tour that should not be missed.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Chris
Format:Audio CD
What can I say?.... I'm totally speechless
Oli Brown had a pretty tough job releasing a second album after how well received the first was. A fine example of his talent, "Open Road" was widely seen as an excellent debut. Regardless of how brilliant it was however, most who have seen Oli Brown perform live will attest to the fact that seeing this young man on stage is an experience far greater than any recording can capture. Oli is one of the most technically proficient, energetic and confident guitar players I have ever had the fortune to see (and I recommend if you haven't already to get to a gig!) but how does this translate to 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose'?
Being on the open road for as long as they were, the new album sounds much more confident than the previous one. Oli's playing and singing has matured and he has undoubtedly carved out his own style and signature sound. The inclusion of the hip hop classic 'No Diggity', a popular song in the live shows, shows that Oli is not afraid to think outside of the blues box. Many songs on the album are upbeat and have a distinct groove - 'On Top Of The World' and 'Real Good Time' will have you tapping your feet and 'I Can Make Your Day' does just that. Having said that however, Oli is also not shy to putting the blues into... well... the blues. 'Love's Gone Cold', 'Not A Word I Say' and 'Speechless' are among the strongest tracks on the album and really showcase Oli's songwriting, singing and guitar playing talent!
During the tours in 2009, Oli Brown showcased many tracks he intended to use on the new album. I was fortunate enough to see the band a few times that year so I had a few of the tracks cemented in my head.... Read more ›
Oli Brown had a pretty tough job releasing a second album after how well received the first was. A fine example of his talent, "Open Road" was widely seen as an excellent debut. Regardless of how brilliant it was however, most who have seen Oli Brown perform live will attest to the fact that seeing this young man on stage is an experience far greater than any recording can capture. Oli is one of the most technically proficient, energetic and confident guitar players I have ever had the fortune to see (and I recommend if you haven't already to get to a gig!) but how does this translate to 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose'?
Being on the open road for as long as they were, the new album sounds much more confident than the previous one. Oli's playing and singing has matured and he has undoubtedly carved out his own style and signature sound. The inclusion of the hip hop classic 'No Diggity', a popular song in the live shows, shows that Oli is not afraid to think outside of the blues box. Many songs on the album are upbeat and have a distinct groove - 'On Top Of The World' and 'Real Good Time' will have you tapping your feet and 'I Can Make Your Day' does just that. Having said that however, Oli is also not shy to putting the blues into... well... the blues. 'Love's Gone Cold', 'Not A Word I Say' and 'Speechless' are among the strongest tracks on the album and really showcase Oli's songwriting, singing and guitar playing talent!
During the tours in 2009, Oli Brown showcased many tracks he intended to use on the new album. I was fortunate enough to see the band a few times that year so I had a few of the tracks cemented in my head.... Read more ›
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Elizabeth
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well, Oli Brown's done it again. He's pulled another absolute stunner out of the bag. A mature, ballsy album that'll have you playing it on repeat time after time. Tracks that stand out; Speechless, I Can Make Your Day and Keeping My Options Open.
Simply superb.
Simply superb.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Kulgan
Format:Audio CD
Second album from the sharply dressed young bluesman, and again he's pulled a winner out the bag. Oli's debut, Open Road is a great opening statement, and now Heads I Win... takes it up 2 if not 3 notches. The opening chords of EVIL SOUL pin your ears back and for the next 11 songs Oli struts and swaggers and then bares his soul in equal measure. His song writing is growing in maturity, his vocals are more confident and he has found his guitar's voice; the solos are whiplike and expressive.
Stand out track for me has to be LOVES GONE COLD where Oli manages to wring every ounce of heartbreak from his guitar; great performance. SPEECHLESS, NOT A WORD, KEEPING MY OPTIONS OPEN, every track is a gem. You'll only lose if you don't hear this disc 'cos Oli is definitely on a winner here.
Stand out track for me has to be LOVES GONE COLD where Oli manages to wring every ounce of heartbreak from his guitar; great performance. SPEECHLESS, NOT A WORD, KEEPING MY OPTIONS OPEN, every track is a gem. You'll only lose if you don't hear this disc 'cos Oli is definitely on a winner here.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs S. Lane
Format:Audio CD
This is the 2nd Oli Brown album I have bought. When I saw him for the first time live I thought that " we are witnessing a phenomenon here" I haven't FELT such talent for years. I hope Olly will go on and on and take "blues" into the new generation. Listen and you will hear how. Great to put on after a hard day at the office to unwind!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By T
Format:Audio CD
I thought Oli blew Wakter Trout away when he opened for Walter last year. The first album was great but this second album better yet. Extraordinarily accomplished. At his gig last night, he had the audience eating out of his hand - no mean feat with the knowledgaeable but genrally undemontrative audience at The Stables near Milton Keynes. Check out Joanne Shaw Taylor too!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Olis new cd shows a new maturity in both his playing and song writing . ive been watching and listening rock/blues for over forty years and he is up there with the best.Isaw joe bonamassa in Manchester a few years ago when there was about fifty people in the room.In my opinion Oli is Better than Joe was at that time.I believe Oli can scale similar heightsi in the next couple of years if he continues to develop at the rate he has recently.Give this cd a go ,see him live .He is already a top class act,its frightening were he could end up
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Oli the bluesman
This highlights the class of Oli Brown he has a huge future if he can keep playing to this standard what a talent must be seen live as well to appreciate how good he is
Published 12 months ago by fredatfirecrest
5.0 out of 5 stars
oli returns with more style
oli brown comes back with a great follow up to his 1st album, his style is very bluesy but so accurate and wow what a band he has behind him real groovy bass and strong drums i... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. S. Tulley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb young talent
fantastic. I haven't enjoyed a rock, blues album like this since early Peter Green's Fleetwod Mac or Eric Clapton with John Mayall.
Published 19 months ago by Newton Burrows
3.0 out of 5 stars
fine if 'safe' album from young pretender
I've seen Oli on a few occasions now, the first in a rugby club in front of 40 or 50 people some 4yrs ago where, I was really taken aback by his maturity of playing and voice. Read more
Published 20 months ago by harpman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Future Of The British Blues- Oli Brown/ Joanne Shaw Taylor
Never mind the Britain's Got Talent and Cowell!! Check out the real YOUNG British musicians like Oli Brown and Joanne Shaw Taylor. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2011 by Jitu
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose, Oli Brown - This can make your day!
I bought this because I was impressed with recordings of other young blues talent from the same record label (Joanne Shaw Taylor and Dani Wilde on Ruf records). Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2010 by Victor
5.0 out of 5 stars
much better than the first
I agree with some other reviewers. I bought both CD's and was not impressed by the first one at all. This one, however, is quite enthralling. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2010 by Ramses
5.0 out of 5 stars
A young UK blues artist who is fresh but faithfull to the blues...
Its great to hear a young blues guitarist who is fresh but still faithfull to the blues tradition. Clear sharp vocals, strong song writing and a great band that creates a variety... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2010 by G. G. Allan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely a win, not a lose
This is really good album. Yes, it's even more impressive from a young performer, but that's irrelevant in the end: the quality speaks for itself. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2010 by R. L. Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Talented
I first heard this very talented young man at the High Voltage Festival and I bought the CD because of that. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2010 by J. Fluker
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