A New, Natural, Fresh, Progression of the Blues.
author: Taylor Garner
Not only is this a phenomenal release, the artist is an amazing performer. I had the chance to see him after purchasing the CD and I must say: WOW! The only blues guy nowadays that I know of who is doing anything worthwhile or "fresh".
The only blues CD that my wife doesn't roll her eyes about. That says a lot!
How would I describe it? Think old style blues with a new set of spectacles. BEST OF THE NEW (old) BLUES!
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Amazing Contemporary Throwback - A Blues Best Bet!
author: Jordan Levy
I bought this CD after being turned on to him through myspace and was blown away by what this guy was doing. The CD is leaps and bounds above 99.9% of the blues that can be found in the traditional genre. He's not copping a style, this guy is defining one. Everything about this CD is amazing, the songwriting [all original, no overdone standards] the singing and the Mono recording style wrap it up nicely. It hits all marks! Highly reccomended!
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A Bona Fide Blues Sensation!
author: Roots Review
Let me state this succinctly as to avoid confusion: Brownbird Rudy Relic is the premier bluesman on the scene today. There are few that can match his sincerity or emotional ferocity – his music stands alone. This is not mimicry; this is the real deal! His debut Anti-Stereo Acoustic Holler Blues is the living, breathing testament to this claim.
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Traditional blues is back!
author: Brice Pearce
Brownbird Rudy Relic's release takes you right back to the blues recordings of the 1930's and 40's. The mono-only and mostly single-mic recordings really highlight his style and talent for filling a room/your head with tasty sounds. However, there are a few tracks where it seems like the input gain was set a bit high, and you get a bit of vocal distortion, taking away from the amazing timbre of Brownbird's vocal stylings and powerful projection ability. Every tune on here rips, and many will quickly become your new favorite, as Brownbird truly has a talent for catchy lyrics. A must-have for anyone who like traditional blues or lo-fi music with tons of passion.
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