Rhythm & Blues, old time Soul, Ballads, Latin and Rock & Roll all mixed up in a big ole Gumbo.
2008-09-23
Richie Milton - London's King of the Blues
The album opens with "Suspicious Again", co-written by Milton and Ruby Turner, who recorded it on Call Me By My Name. "Call Annie" is a rock 'n' roller in the style of the late Larry Williams. "Test Of Time" is a lovely soul ballad. The Latin tinge rears its head on the two-part 'Alchemy"/"Alchemist Gypsy Dub" and King's instrumental "Ghosts On Rampart Street", whereas "No Time" utilises a ska rhythm. "May You Never Be Blue", Milton's dedication to his mother, is pure country. "July In The Sunshine" brings Leon Redbone to mind and shows Milton to be an optimist but sadly no good at forecasting the weather. Linda Hall gets a chance to shine on "Dr Goodstuff" and "Sucha Lotta Lovin'. Modern original uptempo blues of the highest quality, great performances from a band of super stars...