Distinctive blues rockers Storm Warning are carving out a solid reputation on the UK and European blues circuits. Something Real, the band’s second studio set, builds on the ambitious and fresh approach established on Breaking Out, revealing influences ranging from classic blues, to ZZ Top, Gary Moore and even Pink Floyd. Son Maxwell’s harmonica roots the music firmly in the blues, while drummer Roger Willis and bassman Derek White lend a rock-conscious power to the mix. Bob Moore’s inventive guitar and Ian Salisbury’s sensitive and subtle keyboards complete the band’s dynamic sound. The eight original tracks include On The Road, Charlie’s Blues, Hard To Be A Man and the title track, all demonstrating the critically acclaimed strength of the band’s songwriting. The one featured cover is a dramatic take on Lucky Peterson’s Nothing But Smoke. A welcome new offering from a band committed to carrying the blues into exciting new territory.
The album as was recorded at M.A.R.S Studios by Martin Atkinson who has worked on recent JSP label CDs by Buddy Guy, Lucky Peterson and Deborah Coleman.
CD Reviews and quotes:
“..blues workout par excellence, the British group’s second album oozes class….love to see them play live – this is joyous uplifting stuff†- Sunday Express
“ Bob Moore is a terrific guitarist, as comfortable playing the heavier stuff as he is when he’s in more authentic blues mode, whilst Son Maxwell has the perfect voice for this sort of thing – and he blows a really tasty harp to boot....… go out and buy…you won’t be disappointed! Music 9 / Recording 8†– Hi Fi Plus magazine
“Clever, complex and compelling…this is a progressive album that sounds relatively distinct from any predecessors. An impressive assured set.†– Rating 8 - Blues in Britain magazine
Storm Warning fall into the why the hell haven\'t I heard of these guys before section and are the sort of band that Fatea was set up for. \"Something Real\" is powerful and evocative blues album, performed by five highly talented musicians that deserve to be better known at home. Grafting hard to get the sort of gigs over here as they\'re picking up on the European mainland. The lack of exposure doesn\'t detract from what is a great album, with some of the best gob iron that I\'ve heard in a longtime. Stuart \'Son\' Maxwell is there with the likes of William Clarke and Charlie Musslewhite. - Fatea website
\'Something Real\' is Storm Warning\'s latest album outing and what a ride!! Blues solidly at its heart but tinged with slick jazzy vibes and all wrapped up in a protective rock layer, \'Something Real\' is a piece of posh-blues, mature nu-blues, blues with breadth and depth! Something real indeed!! Something special!!
Storm Warning take all the earthy elements of the blues, the more refined intricacies of modern rock and a few unpretentious jazz syncopations, they carefully blend them in their very experienced and worldly-wise music-machine and come up with a modern style and sound that\'s pure class which incorporates blues artistry of the highest order. \'Something Real\' is a positive mega-feast of stylish electric blues for the here and now. Stylish and modern maybe but, Storm Warning never lose the plot, they never slip into of the trap of over-embellishment or allow things to go off track; Storm Warning apply themselves with cool professionalism and hard-gigged maturity. Storm Warning know the blues and feel the blues and they give it out here with such ease and understanding that they make you, the listener, feel part of their being, make you feel it just as they do!
Storm Warning give it out here with eight originals and one cover; just short of an hours worth of solid gold contemporary electric blues. You want slow and moody? You want up-tempo and vibrant? You want down and dirty? Here, you got it all!! Storm Warning do everything you\'d expect; they give you light and they give you shade, they give you big and they give you bold, they give you power and they give you passion - but above all Storm Warning give you - The Blues!! Storm Warning play with experienced solidarity and well-honed unity but they also offer you the solo trips, the virtuoso excursions. However, they always remain grounded and focussed on the task in hand - no-one is allowed to rule the roost, sure they take turns, sure they show their individual prowess and sure there\'s instrumental interplay but, in the end, Storm Warning are a band built on fantastic musicianship, understanding and mutual appreciation and respect - Storm Warning are a stylish and mature blues combo dishing out stunning electric blues of the highest order.
\'Something Real\' by Storm Warning is a sublime piece of modern electric blues, cool and sophisticated, just about as good as it gets and totally on the button!! Brilliant!!
Peter J Brown aka toxic pete
Recent Quotes/reviews
Storm Warning presented a beautifully crafted set. I was transfixed by their musicianship, presentation, arrangements and general treatment of the blues. This band have edge! They\'ve certainly hit the nail on the head in designing this set of, principally, original material and this fresh approach, expertly executed by a great team of musicians, was more than appreciated by the members, indeed the feedback received, both at the event and follow up e-mail, has been quite phenomenal! – Richard Dobney - Bottleneck Blues Club
The doors, bars and barbecue are open and Storm Warning start on time. What a fantastic set of dynamic \"blues\" to open this year\'s festival. Black Horse Fesival
Storm Warning, by their own admission, defies categorisation being neither a straight blues band nor a pure rock band. I suppose that, loosely, you could call them blues rock but even that does not really cover it. The hell with categorisation, they are very, very good. After listening to their new CD and to their excellent set at the Club which featured quite a few songs from the CD, I feel I can justifiably describe them as one of the most original and inventive bands on the circuit at present.
We were treated to a wonderful set full of variety featuring some excellent covers and loads of the band’s excellent original material, featuring wonderfully imaginative lyrics delivered with passion and panache by Son Maxwell, great guitar from Bob Moore whose playing was beautiful to listen to, ranging from rock solid and rocking to dreamy, ethereal gorgeousness and superb keyboards from Ian Salisbury, a vastly underrated musician.
The rhythm section of Derek White on bass, dazzling with some smashing bass breaks and drummer Roger Willis, never too much never too little and always spot-on. So a band that is a delight to listen to and who responded with warmth and vigour to the reception from the audience.
With festival appearances around Europe, a Paul Jones show session broadcast earlier this year and a new CD, ‘Something Real’ due for a June release, Storm Warning are definitely a band to catch. Ashwyn Smyth, New Crawdaddy Club
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