Blues, The - Leadbelly

Advantages: A great music CD for blues enthusiasts and indie rock alike.
Disadvantages: None

...This ten song CD album is the first offering by Devils River who are a trio from Southport, UK. Described as a power trio this band have a unique sound but it is clearly infused with influences from many of the blues greats such as Hendrix, Leadbelly, and SRV. There is a rough blues edge to some well crafted songs but the best thing about this CD is the energy and soul, you can feel the music as you listen, this isn't just another bland pop offering nor a manufactured soulless blues CD as many pretenders out there produce. The mini booklet that folds out has some great pics in a collage of the band and various bits and bobs, something to look at while listening. Well worth the money and I can't help but feel that this band are going to go on to bigger and better things in the future, definitely ones to watch for.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Some amazing, original tracks
Disadvantages: Not to everyone's taste

..."The world will know that this is the biggest mix tape on road, The world will know that Baby Blue is a heavy lyricist, The world will know that she's light skinned, The world will know that she's from south London, The world will know she's rolling with Ace and Invisible" I don't really think there is a better way to introduce this CD than to use the words of Ace and Invisible, It is probably the best way to introduce the 20 year old female British hip hop artist that has gained my respect recently. This full name of this mixtape CD is Out of the Blue Volume 2 - The world will know, and follows up her first CD, out of the Blue. And while ciao does not specify what volume this category is for, all the product information corresponds with that of this CD, now we have that cleared up let us get on with the music. I cannot stop... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Some decent rhythm and blues
Disadvantages: Film dialogue in the wrong places

...on the move, which is where I prefer to have music playing and so I wanted a copy of the soundtrack album. Considering where the Blues Brothers were supposedly from, the opening number is quite appropriate. "Born in Chicago" is a 1960s style blues number with a rock 'n' roll undertone and reminds me of a slowed down version of a Chuck Berry song, although with the emphasis more on the blues end of the spectrum than the more rock 'n' roll sound that Berry had. But as I'm a Chuck Berry fan, even a slight comparison is good for me. The performer of the next track, "The Blues Don't Bother Me" is perhaps the most interesting thing about it. Although he's been a part of the Blues Brothers Band since the start, this is the first time I've heard Matt "Guitar" Murphy sing. It turns out he's got a gruff voice which is perfect for singing the blues... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful