nice adrenalin shot of the history of blues/rock
author: Elias Khalil
there's a lot of a classic rock sounding tracks that have a lot of riffs that reflect techniques popularized by hendrix...but on songs like "cools me to the core", there is a strong resemblance to ten years after- one of the greatest blues/rock bands in history. Only difference is that the Luxury Kings actually play these complex blues riffs while singing which is something ten years after never really delved into...all in all, a beautiful record with a variety of blues to rock n roll riffs that never gets old.
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Smokin' tunes vibrate with blues energy!
author: Steaven
Blues lovers will definitely enjoy the rocking sounds and sweet harmony of the band, but the lyrics are where the songs make their impact. Everyone who has experienced a love relationship meltdown will connect with Cools Me To The Core!
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author: August Harris
Well, praise Jee-Hovah, a blues record that doesn't sound like it's been sheathed in cling film, for fear staleness might be evident. The Luxury Kings have a fresh and varied outlook on their debut, "This One's for Chico." All the songs are penned by either Jason Pastras (guitar/vocals) or Eric Leland (bass), and while each writer's influences are clear, from Freddy King to Howlin' Wolf to Jimi Hendrix (and some in between), the songs are given life by not being made into museum pieces. "This One's for Chico" does not smack of the bloated "look how bluesy we are because we know who Robert Pete Williams is," that can be found in 98.7% (an actual calculated figure) of blues-based music offered now. The Luxury Kings have been blessed with the ability to make this music their own while still being rooted.
Luke Wampler provides a more than adequate back beat, and his knowledge of different rhythms propels the record. Very solid drumming. The aforementioned Eric Leland keeps his bass lines simple, making them even more effective, and Jason Pastras rips some solos that gave my hands cramps. His vocals have a resonance that lies somewhere between Jack Bruce and some juke joint Romeo crooning for the women.
They even have their own theme song. You have to be pretty bad-ass to drop your own name in song, just look at Bo Diddley and Jerry Lee Lewis.
This freshman effort from the Luxury Kings has truly proven itself "fine, fine stuff." It has a great energy and you can dance to it. Buy it.
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