Author: Luther Allison
Brand: membran
Features:
Format: CD
PartNumber: 2287
Release Date: 25-10-1994
Details: Amazon.ca
As bluesmen go, Luther Allison rocked, especially on Serious and subsequent recordings. This 1987 recording marked the beginning of a more rock-oriented approach for the singer-guitarist, which certainly contributed to Allison's rise in prominence, a climb that continued until his death in 1997. Serious is a bundle of barely restrained energy, from the opening chords of the stomping shuffle "Backtrack" to the wry "We're on the Road." "Life is a Bitch" is straight-up rock & roll, and "Parking Lot" crunches and burns all the way through. But Allison was also capable of a tender moment or two, and "Reaching Out" edges all the way into soul. "Just Memories" contains real sweetness, and "Show Me a Reason" is tightly wound from its slow-burning opening to its rock-out finish. Serious is often underrated, possibly because of its rock & roll overtones, but its energy and enthusiasm make it required listening for Allison aficionados. --Genevieve Williams
Product Description
Blues singer, guitarist & songwriter blends blues & soul, described as a mix of James Brown, Albert King & Jimi Hendrix
UPC: 019148228726
EAN: 0019148228726
Model: 1983452
Languages: English
Binding: audioCD
Item Condition: UsedVeryGood
