Last
night I watched the concert movie Duran Duran: Unstaged. Knowing that
would be my Friday review, I decided the perfect Thursday review was the blues
duo Blue to Brown, featuring Duran Duran guitarist Dom Brown and his father Rob
Brown.
There
are generous helpings of funk and groove, as one would wish. Overall, it is
pretty basic blues. Vocals tend to the smokier side, growling in the lower
registers. It reminded me a little of Joe Cocker and Tom Waits, but more
intelligible.
The
guitar parts fill me with joy. "Talking Blues" may be the best
example, as the guitar speaks and sings. However, listening to "Sweet
Mercy" and "Please, Please" together may give you a better idea
of the range, with the former punching and aggressive, and the latter soulful
and pleading. Conveniently, all three tracks are grouped together on the album,
Blue to Brown. The CD can be purchased via the band web site or
downloaded via iTunes, along with Dom's solo albums.
They're
worth checking out.
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