Customer Reviews

Brother Cane

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4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
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This is one of the first albums I ever bought, and I bet it would still be in my top 10 favorites if I ever actually took the time to decide what my favorite albums were. In a time of overwhelming grunge, this album was a welcome breather. "Got No Shame" is on of the greatest rock songs of all time, and listen to that great harp! Other good rockers on the album are "Pressure" and "That Don't Satisfy Me". The musicianship and lyrical mastery are evident in every song, however, especially "Woman" and "The Road". Any fan of good rock should get this album, I really can't say enough good things about it, it's just one of the best rock albums of the 90's.

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS FIRST CD.THIS HAS SOME REALLY GOOD ROCKERS ON IT.DAMON JOHNSON HAS A REALLY GOOD VOICE AND CAN FLAT PLAY GUITAR.I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE THESE GUYS LIVE A FEW YEARS BACK WHEN THEY OPENED FOR VAN HALEN AND I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY HOW GOOD THEY WERE.SINCE THEN I HAVE BOUGHT EVER CD THEY MADE AND THERE ALL GOOD.BUT I THINK THIS IS MY FAVORITE.I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS CD.P.S. IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO SEE THEM LIVE,GO FOR IT.

Totally organic, southern blues at its best. Never turned anyone on(and I did many times) to this disc who didn't immediately reach over to turn up the volume and ask for a copy. Because I didn't dare take away from the sales that they deserved, they were taken to where I purchased my copy and got their own. Start to finish, REAL, and at the time of its release, RARE. Damon Johnson is a gifted, underrated guitarist, writer, singer. The follow up, Seeds, had the unmistakable taint of corporate influence that preys upon a band such as Brother Cane. The songs on Seeds, while better than most that came out in the year'95 felt "label approved" which meant the band compromised. To save myself another review I'll sum it up in this one: Brother Cane redeemed themselves w/ WishPool. Amazing. Growth. Integrity. Beauty. That sums up their 3rd and final (hopefully not) release. Wishpool gives hope for the future of rock and roll that , in the end, fans come to their senses and actually let a cd make them THINK what the lyrics mean and not just have critics tell them their opinions. Buy the B.C. catalog (and D.J. 's Dust solo cd.) to hear how music, in a perfect world, should be.

If you like "kick your ..., punch you in the face" rock and roll, this is the album for you. Plenty of bluesy type sound mixed with good ole fashioned hard rock. A must buy. If you can't afford it, it's even worth stealing money from your granny's purse. You will enjoy it, I promise.

I was lucky enough to see these guys in 1992 at a small venue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Got No Shame was getting a lot of airplay at the time and I really liked what I heard. Thus, three of my closest buddies packed up the Diesel Volkswagen Rabbitt, grabbed a bag of goodies from our local pothead/dealer, and motored on into Kazoo with smiles on our faces and anticipation in our hearts. We were not disappointed...

The same can be said for this cd and each subsequent release. Just a great rock n roll band, quality songs, stellar guitar work, and a haunting voice by Mr. Johnson. There is just something about that voice, can't put my spiderfingers on it, but there is something that really effects me. You can't go wrong with either of the three Brother Cane releases. My personal favorite is Seeds, but this one is nearly as good. Also, check out Damon Johnson's acoustic cd entitled Dust. Great work. Thanks guys, and Damon keep on rockin' and I'll keep buying!

Released during grunge-mania, this dirty record proved that southern rock was alive and well. "Got No Shame" opens with a wavering harmonica and steps right into southern boogie mode; a hint of what's to come. The band takes the best of anthematic Skynyrd, "The Road" ; hardnosed Guns'N'Roses riffs, "Pressure" ; and Aerosmith sleaze, "Satisfy Me" and turns in a rockin' record coming to a small town bar jukebox near you. Singer/guitarist Damon Johnson's dark vocals are the main distinguishing quality here, able in both whisper "Woman" and yell mode "Stone's Throw Away." A live-feeling energetic record, if a bit formulaic.

this album is a great listen. It is a shame that it came around in the ninties when alternative was the norm. These guys rock, no doubt about it. " Hard Act to Follow" and " That Don't Satisfy Me" are highlights. If you like bluesy rock, this is a definate winner.

This CD is for anyone who truely loves Rock & Roll music. It is real music, with meaning behind each song. From hard rockin', heart pumpin' jams like "Got No Shame" & "That Don't Satisfy Me" to the slowdown and meaningful song everyone can relate to "The Road", which is my favorite song of all time, this CD Rocks & Rolls from start to finish. I personnaly think it's their best CD of the 3. It has a true feeling behind it, more of a real rock roots sound. I wish they would return to some of the sounds of this debut CD, definatly their best overall effort.

These guys serve it up hot and heavy and get right to the point. "Got No Shame" is one of those songs that you will not forget once you hear it. The harmonica comes on in a bluesy form and then the band kicks it into gear and they don't stop for the whole album. This is what rock and roll should sound like, not some of the other stuff that is being passed out as true rnr.

One of the top albums in my collection, they never got much radio time, and it is a shame. They rank right up there with some of the top bands around 1993, 1994.