Customer Reviews

Call on the Blues

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I had previously bought one of his after "Telephone Road" and it wasn't as good.But this album seems to get back to where he began. From a fast "Wound Up" followed by a slower "You Can Call On The Blues", his vocal is really good. All the songs after this are great, "I Do It All For You", "Short & Stout" goes to a more rock genre, with a harmonica by Dave Nevling. Nevling also shines on "Laugh To Keep From Cryin'", followed by "Down For The Count" back to great Mark guitar & vocal. Over all it's a great album if you're a Mark may fan.

Originally released in 1995 this is a sweet CD that hasn't lost it's charm over the years. If you appreciate upbeat blues full of juicy guitar you'll enjoy this band. Just listen to "Wound Up" all the way through and you'll know exactly what I mean and while that tune alone is worth the price of admission, this recording is "jammed full" of solid music.

Get anywhere near Houston, see my man Mark May and band. Real fine players, great guys, great song selection and great blues-men.
Tell them to wear their USS Houston CA-30 T-Shirts and honor our traditional and current vets.

Having seen Mark May and the Agitators in the early 90's in Houston, I was impressed then, and still am. Thanks to his style I have also progressed onto Stevie Ray. Thanks Mark for widening my love of blues...

This album is certainly 'listenable'. The title track 'You can call on the blues' stirs the blood. The harp of 'Dave Nevling' adds much to several tracks. 'Big city crime' is also a pulsating highlight and 'Down for the Count' is worth the listen. However, in the end you wonder why you bought this album, as it fails to offer the extended highlights you expect.

A refreshing change of music.Its the blues but more of an up beat type blues. First two songs are excellent. Also have other cd of his "Telephone Road"