Candy Lickin' Man

Chico Banks | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 14, 1997)
• Original Release Date: October 14, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Evidence
• ASIN: B0000014QL
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #296,772 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Red Dress

2. Candy Lickin' Man

3. Down The Road I Go

4. It Must Be Love

5. Angel Of Mercy

6. Soul Serenade

7. All Your Love

8. Careless Things We Do

9. Got To Be Some Changes Made

10. You're Fine

11. Groove Me

12. The Sky Is Crying

13. Truck Load Of Lovin'

14. Call My Job

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a rising chicago blues star, July 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Candy Lickin' Man (Audio CD)

If your a blues purist, chances are you won't enjoy the debut CD by Chicago blues artist, Chico Banks. However, if your a fan of all styles of blues like myself, "Candy Lickin' Man" is money well spent. Banks clearly demonstrates influences from the likes of Albert King, Otis Rush, as well as the artist formerly known as Prince on this CD. Although his high pitched voice may turn off some blues fans who are used to a raspy blues vocalist, Banks posesses all of the traits necessary to be a blues superstar in the 90's: guitar work, songwriting, personality, and a touch of swagger. In the title song, Banks' boasts that "no other man can compare to me." Considering that Banks is easy on the eyes as well as talented, one can picture many screaming women during this tune. His remake of the Albert King classic "Angel of Mercy" is well done, while the highlight of the CD is a smokin' duet with Mavis Staples on "It must be love." Banks shows some versatility as well when he slows things down on "Groove Me," a perfect slow dance song. Chico Banks is a multi-talented bluesman who should continue to satisfy fans for years to come.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hot New Blues Musician To Track, August 8, 2002

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P Singer, Publisher BluesWebChicago.com (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Candy Lickin' Man (Audio CD)

I first saw Chico Banks in 2000 at a Chicago Blues Club. The moment I walked in, I realized I had made a discovery. Here was this guy on stage laying out licks that had mezmerized the audience and me too, as I staggered to quickly find a seat.

I go to see him live as often as I can, each time he astounds me anew with smokin', exciting and riveting blues from his masterful guitar playing and soulful artistry. This album is the only way I can recapture a live experience anytime I want.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. JIMI would be most proud, February 18, 2002

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little wing/ cadlacath/ (Chicago, thank you very much!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Candy Lickin' Man (Audio CD)

Chico Banks has suceeded in capturing his intense, hypnotic, gifted blues/rock guitar onto this CD. He has that voice not unlike Smokey Robinson, which clearly adds to the exquisite interpretation of the blues at their finest. Mr. Banks has all the right stuff to step up and break thru the wall that keeps blues from mainstream music on the radio and everywhere else. We need great music like this to get back to the reasons we love music. This CD takes us with a master to an inspired place we all appreciate, once we arrive. Thanks, Mr. Banks.