Some really nice foxy rhythms to get low-down and definitely dirty to...
author: Diane Gillard, Blues Matters
Following their 'Are We There Yet' CD we now have a 13-track cracker, produced by 'Mr Magic Man' Charles Walker. Nine out of the thirteen tracks are Harry Lang's own compositions, once again illustrating his admirable songwriting abilities and versatility as they span Blues, soul, country and R&B. This diversity also allows the band members to demonstrate their prowess in musical adaptability with fine solo moments coming from each member...'Am I Losing You?' opens with a dramatic lead guitar and organ that builds up then quietly drops and gives way to Harry's vocals. On 'When An Angel Falls From Grace', Robin Carr's lead guitar adds weight to the occasion along with lovely slow drums from Tony Gill and brilliant sounding Frazer Wigg on keys. This is Harry's own song and he sounds confident and relaxed throughout, and the moody guitar from Carr is the icing on the cake! Charles Walker joins forces with Harry to sing Bill Cook's 'You Can have Her'. It's as though Walker is a band member and I suppose it could be said he is the 'sixth' member as they are CW's backing band when he tours the UK and Europe. 'Dance The Dirty Boogie' has to be mentioned - I love dancing and this song and sound lives up to the title's 'DIRTY' and I know who, when and where I'd like to be dancing along to this number when I hear it. Some really nice foxy rhythms and lyrics to get low-down and definitely dirty to on the dance floor, or in the privacy of your own...! Another tasty CD from the boys and guests, with good sleeve notes, photos and lyrics.
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'Watch out the Righteous Brothers!'
author: Juke Blues
We in the UK know of the talents of Mo'Indigo, having seen them backing touring American soul singers, one of whom, Charles Walker, has produced their new album. Quality sounds and songs, built around Harry Lang's soulful vocals, and one duet with Walker...watch out the Righteous Brothers!
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A tight R&B quintet that can reach deep into the Blues
author: Blues Critic
It's obvious that playing on the road with folks like Charles Walker, Earl Gaines and Ruby Turner has rubbed off on Mo'Indigo, a tight R&B quintet from merry old England. In fact Charles Walker is the producer of The Blues Inside. The Deep Soul great duets with Indigo lead singer Harry Lang on the terrific "You Can Have Her", which builds to a tumultuous climax of Soul singing. While my initial interest in this project was the Walker connection I was surprised there's even better cuts here, my favorite being the shimmering ballad "Am I Losing You", featuring a yearning vocal by Lang and icy cool organ by Frazer Wigg.
Also great is the Tex-Mex opener "Hurricane Song" which reminds me of Nick Lowe's Cowboy Outfit years. The band can also reach deep in the Blues as on the slow burning "When An Angel Falls From Grace" and they Stax it up on the Albert King-like "Fool Around Love" highlighted by the WattSoul Horns (Richard Watts, Ben Gates). Guitarist Robin Carr even squeezes out some Albert licks on the track right properly. Well done. Dylann DeAnna
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The Uk is the source of superior sounds from Mo'Indigo
author: Blues Revue Dec/Jan
The UK is the source of superior sounds from Mo'Indigo, whose Harry Lang, in addition to a refreshingly straightforward singing style, has a knack for putting fresh twists on familiar styles. 'When An Angel Falls From Grace' is a a haunting, minor-key blues ballad, 'Fool Around Love' is a floor-packing push-pull soul-burner, 'Dance The Dirty Boogie' is a pulsating Tony Joe White-caliber swamp groover, and 'New Man Boogie' is a rollicking piece that lets Frazer Wigg cut loose on the 88s. 'Coconut Pie' recalls Freddie King's early material, and 'The Hurricane Song' cribs from 'C'est La Vie'; both of them show a command of word-play worthy of Chuck Berry. Soul-blues great Charles Walker, who performs with the band when touring the UK, contributes a tune (the moody 'Magic Man') a vocal ('You Can Have Her') and production for The Blues Inside.
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