Customer Reviews

Blood Brothers

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Another consistent and strong effort of straight up Texas blues from this dynamic duo. "Smokin'" Joe provides his usual sturdy riffs. Bnois King tasteful rhythm work and distinctive vocals on tracks like "My Dog's Still Walkin'" sound especially energetic on their Alligator records debut. No frills, no nonsense HOT Texas blues.

It never ceases to amaze me how well Kubek and King work together - the chemistry and cohesiveness are definitely there. The record consists of mostly original material, with some REALLY fun tunes!

Most songs sound upbeat (although lyrics are pure blues) and provides SUPER driving music. The songs are crafted to be pretty easy to understand and get into, with catchy rhythm patterns and smooth, no-drama vocals by Bnois King. The blues are 100% Texas.

The rock aspect of this record is also strong, and Kubek delivers some smoking solos, living up to his name. Bnois King contributes a totally different tone, and it's fun to listen to the two approaches combined.

The CD is polished, produced by Kubek and Iglauer. There are really not many things wrong with it. The only improvement I could cite would be for Bnois King to diversify his vocal delivery. His ever-present vibratos don't fit to every melody, and a gruffer, less polished method of singing is sometimes more appropriate. That's a fairly minor gripe for an otherwise very strong record.

The CD definitely has enough energy, mastery, and feeling in it to exceed 4 stars, so it gets 5.

I heard "Stop Drinking" and thought this would be a sensational CD.

There are some vey solid Texas blues things along with that killer cut, but much of the material should have been scrapped, or at least refined, to make this a classic album.

All in all, "Bllod Brothers" has got a bunch of very good things, a couple of pedestrian tracks and one performance that alone is worth the cost.

I'd heard Joe Kubek on xm radio and really liked his blues rock guitar. On that basis, I bought Blood Brothers by Smokin' Joe and Bnois King, discovering that they've been performing together for many years and that King performs the vocals. Kubek's guitar and King's vocals, the original songs themselves, all make for great blues rock.

Blood Brothers is a great CD
Is the blues
This is a great album and I regret I will miss him when he
comes to SF in march because it is on a tuesday.....come on the
weekend and I'm there!!!!!

friends, i never listen before this guy, he's a great guitarrist,his music is strong and great quality. i recomend this album.