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Booty & The Beast

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Tremendously talented guitar player I first saw at the Texas Blues Festival in 1995. This relativly unknown at the time blues rocker from the east coast came on stage that day and proceeded to blow away every big name Texas blues act. After that live show I immediatly went out and picked up this album. Don't mistake the rapper looking Chubby on the cover and the word Booty in the title. This is the blues, and in my opinion it still remains the best blues rock album of the 90's. This album has some of the tastiest guitar licks in it that I've heard in a long time. Combine that with some great songwriting, and witty and cutting lyrics, it makes for a true blues rock lover's delight that's sure to frost your cake. There are 12 originals and 3 covers here. Some of the best guitar work comes on the cover of Willie Dixon's slow blues burner "Same Old Blues", which eventually builds up to a fierce guitar frenzy that'll have ya pushing the repeat button. Another great song here is "Sweet Goddess Of Love And Beer", which has an almost southern rock feel to it. I also like the slow blues ballad "Trouble", where Popa shows his soulful side and proves he's a pretty darn good singer in the Otis Redding vein when he slows it down. Excellent songwriting here too. Popa plucks a little bit from all types of music. He shows us his funky side on "Lookin' Back", and "Stoop Down Baby", and another favorite of mine "Healing In Her Hands". This is a great on the edge, progressive blues album that, like Stevie Ray Vaughan's music, will hold up very well with time. I've got everything that Popa Chubby has released since this album, and I can tell you he always puts out quality records. I'd have to say though, so far this is his masterpiece. Very highly recommended!

Blistering in your face guitar work that still oozes with soul. I've got several of Chubby's CDs, and this one is hands down the best. Heavy doses of funk rhythms add energy to this "blues with an attitude." By the way, if you like this CD, dig up Left Hand Brand by the Gales Brothers...

Personally I've found Poppa Chuibby's work inconsistent, but this album's hot from beginning to end. Awesome vocals and guitar slinging.

With hundreds of CDs in my collections this is one that I listen to time and time again.

Don't, repeat, DON'T miss out on this great bit a blues. Rocks. He means business. Never looks at the neck.....

Never having heard CHUBBY, I ordered this CD after reading a number of write ups. All were positive so a disappointment could easily have arrived, allas not so. Great BLUES/ROCK from a relatively unknown guitarist. Not the best blues CD in my collection but up there and sure to get a lot of play and provide a lot of pleasure. I will order more CHUBBY asap.

I bought this CD after seeing Popa perform on some old FX morning show. Still the best album most people have never heard. Similar to Buddy Guy with a bit more rock, pop stylings. It makes you sweat.

This is the single most exciting and enjoyable disc I've added to my collection in over 10 years--it's packed full of stand out tunes. If this is the shape of the new New York Blues, the future looks really bright. This disc gives a grade A rhythm section performance--these guys are tight enough to hold water and cut a groove deep enough to swim in. Palace of the King drives like no tomorrow with fabulous Hammond organ work to complement Popa's blistering guitar. Do Anything That You Want Me to Do with its tight bass/guitar/keys unison parts is perfection. I Was Lookin Back is another rhythmic tour de force with surprises around every corner. Stoop Down lays a smooth groove. And Same Old Blues takes a slow blues form and transforms it into something exceedingly powerful. Buy this disc.

If you love rockin' blues coupled with great guitar playing, you will love this album. In the tradition of Clapton and Stevie Ray, Popa Chubby brings exceptional talent to light in this album. Check it out. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!!!

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This is the single most exciting and enjoyable disc I've added to my collection in over 10 years--it's packed full of stand out tunes. If this is the shape of the new New York Blues, the future looks really bright. This disc gives a grade A rhythm section performance--these guys are tight enough to hold water and cut a groove deep enough to swim in. Palace of the King drives like no tomorrow with fabulous Hammond organ work to complement Popa's blistering guitar. Do Anything That You Want Me to Do with its tight bass/guitar/keys unison parts is perfection. I Was Lookin Back is another rhythmic tour de force with surprises around every corner. Stoop Down lays a smooth groove. And Same Old Blues takes a slow blues form and transforms it into something exceedingly powerful. Buy this disc.