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Written by Kevin O'Day Tuesday, 17 March 2009 13:07
CD Reviews
This CD of raw country blues by slide guitarist Colin Lake features simple, stark arrangements of original blues music. Lake is a newcomer to New Orleans, originally hailing from the Portland, Oregon. He has been playing on the street around Jackson Square, but I am sure he will move on to the well known music venues soon. The first track has drummer Paul Ansotegui playing with brushes on a train style groove. The tune, called "Best of Me" features Lake's intense, booming voice and his soulful lap slide playing, eventually breaking down to just the drums, leaving the listener with the feeling of loss that the song portrays. Most of the tunes here are originals, with Lake choosing three covers, Bukka White's "Fixin' to Die", the traditional "Boomer's Story", and the Chris Whitley composition, "Big Sky Country". All are excellent selections; the heart of this music is true and pure. Recommended to fans of acoustic blues and slide guitar.
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