Hit The Big Time A Big Hit!
author: Chris H. Justin
King Robinson & The Housewrecker's first long play effort sounds like music played for the sole reason of-playing music!In others words the music has a flowing,unhurried quality to it that usually can only be achieved by musicians who have nothing to prove and are free of corporate restraints or expectations.The musicians-Rob Sulski (harp and lead vocals),Bruce Williams (lead,rhythm guitar,vocals),Mike Landers (rhythm,lead guitar),Marty Willis (bass guitar),Jeff Blum (drums),are all seasoned Chicago area players and have been playing together roughly since the millenium.Primarily a nightclub act,the boys have honed and sharpened their sound through weekly gigging and appearances at various blues festivals throughout Illinois. The CD cuts a somewhat wide swath through the blues catalog with offerings ranging from John Lee Hookers' "Crawlin' King Snake" to Howlin' Wolf's "Who's Been Talking".Other well known standards include Son Seal's "Funky Bitch",Lowell Fulson's "Reconsider Baby",Willie Dixon's "300 Pounds of Joy" and Eddie Boyd's "Five Long Years".The opening cut "Ice Cream Man" is a "must hear",as well as Percy Mayfield's classic "Memory Pain".King Robinson and Co. treat the songs with kind arrangements that renders the music very listenable.Not much more can be said about this recording as the time would be better spent listening to it.King Robinson & The Housewreckers were not in a hurry to record this CD,but you should definitely be in a hurrry to buy it!
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author: Jeanine Areyan
Loved this CD, I have played it over and over. I had never heard of him, listened to a few samples here and bout the CD. I'm really impressed.
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King Robinson Hit the Big Time
author: Dr. Ralph Kylloe
Absolutely spectacular. I've been playing the blues all my life and am thrilled to hear the innovative sounds of the King and the House Wreckers. And in real life concerts they are great. This CD is a must to have. Dr. Ralph Kylloe, New York
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Astounding players. Where have these guys been hiding.
author: Tamyal Grabill
I remain astounded by this CD. What a production! I can't take it out of my CD player. The masterful mixes, players and variety! This is some serious blues. It has soulfull, funky, seriously low down, and strait ahead blues all wrapped up in one package. Where have these players been hiding? I simply can not wait for King Robinson's next release.
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