Album Notes

Eli Cook covers new ground with his fourth release, “Static in the Blood,” a lush, R&B studio recording with roots deep in gospel and blues. Featuring vocals by “the best blues singer of his generation” (All Music Guide) and elegant guitar work of every hue and shade, the album is a paradise of contemporary styling all done the unmistakable Eli Cook way.

"Hold ‘em Up High" launches a 5 tune whirlwind of irresistible rhythms concluding with the title track "Static in the Blood", a genre-crossing masterpiece of R&B and pop. Other highlights of the album are "Sangria", a ballad that shares the ecstacies of love, and "El Camino" a gently rapped patter that is a feast for the ear, the soul, and heart.

Classic blues lovers will delight in "Shan Gri La", an instrumental performed on resonator guitar, and "Nobody But the Babe", the beloved American folk lullaby with a fresh arrangement for today