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Marcus Bonfanti's like all of us. Some days he wins, some days he doesn't. But to a songwriter with a half-full glass, that means there's always plenty of subject matter for songs. Bonfanti's second album is full of the highs and lows we all know, referencing a cool range of influences from Tony Joe White to Led Zeppelin. But ultimately it's his own style. 'What Good Am I To You?' is the sound of the North London blues.
The 2008 debut album, 'Hard Times' (P3MCD021), set the scene and sent some subtly effective messages about a new British voice demanding to be heard. 'What Good Am I To You?' makes good on all those promises. The bold British blues growl of 'Will Not Play Your Game' and 'Give Me Your Cash' blends nicely with the swampland shuffle of 'Goin' Down', the more acoustically-flavoured 'Devil Girl' and the brilliant, breakneck instrumental 'Tweed Blazer', which would give Link Wray a run for his money.
That's the road that's led Marcus Bonfanti to where you find him. "Everyone's got their different blues to sing," he concludes. "I don't live in a time of slavery, but I'm still unhappy and angry about things that make me want to sing blues."
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By R. Wiber
Format:Audio CD
I've had an advance copy since Christmas and I love it (darn near worn it out) ! Nope I'd rather fight than switch...This is def. some of the best new blues in a while. You must get this one..trust me..Excellent in every area.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By P. Clack
Format:Audio CD
I hear an aweful lot of blues both live and on CD during the course of every year.There are albums and acts that are OK,some interesting and some that quite literally are tremendous,Marcus Bonfanti with this album has for me produced a release that is very special indeed and deserves to be heard.A friend recently saw him do a short set at of all places a literary fair in Oxford and was blown away with his voice and playing.This album has twelve tracks full of great playing and excellent material,every song has something different to hear,full of original material. Marcus has a crusty voice totally fitting within the style of his songs,which range from acoustic or harmonica led to full out blues drivers.'Get Behind Me' surely one of the best songs of the year in blues really kicks into gear with some great slide guitar,'Bleecker Street' a flowing acoustic paced ballad.The opening 'Will Not Play Your Game' begins with just voice and guitar before a stomping backing comes in to really give the set a solid feel.Throughout this is top of the drawer blues by a major new talent to most people.The band are superb throughout and production just about perfect,grungy and yet solid.This album just deserves to be heard,sure to be among the best albums of the year.Do please take a listen because the more you play this the better it gets.Another seriously major UK blues talent up there with the likes of Ian Seigal,Matt Schofield, Oli Brown,Eddie Martin et all. Fabulous stuff.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jenblueeyes
Format:Audio CD
Heard Marcus and his band play at Maggie May's in Glasgow and was blown away by his voice. He's as good live as he is recorded. This is great CD.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soulful, talented and a gent
First & foremost ignore the poor reviews of this album. Those reviews sound like supposed blues fans who are ignorant of the real talent on display. Read more
Published 12 months ago by mtunreal69
4.0 out of 5 stars
What a dude
Just seen Marcus and band perform a small gig at Burton on Trent and was blown away by him and immediately bought both albums neither of which disappoint
But as Marcus himself... Read more
But as Marcus himself... Read more
Published 14 months ago by marky mark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bonfanti brilliance
This guy is fab. Anyone who enjoys listening to the blues will be impressed. Great live; great on this CD. BUY IT!!
Published 17 months ago by Lizanne Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Blues Album
Quite simply, imo this music is the best new British Blues around. The album evokes the true nature of the blues whilst putting a modern slant on the genre. Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. J. Salisbury
5.0 out of 5 stars
BUY THIS ALBUM NOW!!!
Imagine looking at a pub from outside and hearing this deep heavy blues music and you feel your feet vibrating from the loudness then all of a sudden a chair smashes through the... Read more
Published on 29 July 2010 by Mr. Alexander Macdonald
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Stuff
On his first album Marcus played all the instruments, on this one he's got a great band supporting his tremendous talent.
New British blues doesn't get better than this. Read more
New British blues doesn't get better than this. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by PJ
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dont understand the Hype! Average at best!
I bought this because of all the great reviews. I have been listening to blues rock for over 30 years, but cannot see what people see in this guy. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Mr. B. M. Thomson
5.0 out of 5 stars
It seems like I'm a bit late at the party
I've only just heard of this guy, listened to the album on a well know streaming service and just purchased the download from this site. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by Big Jim
2.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing special
It's good to see new blues artists emerging but for me this guy is nothing special. As someone else commented, his voice sounds as if he's trying too hard to sound like an old... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by Peter Coats
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Guy Is A Genius
Saw him with Robert Cray and thought "If Cray rates him then he is worth a listen". He is, and some. What a voice! What guitar playing! What song writing! Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by The Green
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