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Full Tilt

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As a Ed Head of over 20 years and having seen these guys over 100 times I can honestly say this is the greatest release ever from a band whose previous work has already garnered numerous awards. The best thing about these guys is the energy and pacing of their live shows, it is captured in this release.

It kicks off with "Hold That Train" loaded with Ed's signature greasy Chicago slide and impassioned vocals. The Blues Imperials are as usual tight and crisp. This is just sheer joy, real deal Chicago Blues. No one plays this type of passionate Chicago Slide anymore,I will guarantee this will be nominated for a BMA for best album. Other great tracks include "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" with some piano mixed in for good measure and a racous cover of Houndog Taylor's "Take 5". There's also burning slow blues like "Check My baby's Oil" and "Life Got in the Way". They even cover Smokey Robinson's 'First I Look at the Purse". If you want to have some fun, have a few drinks, shake your booty a bit, you do not want to miss this release. Good stuff from start to finish.

This could possibly be Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials' best album yet! I am a huge fan of theirs and listen to them a lot. I have never been disappointed with any of their albums and this one is no exception. From the first track through the last, you'll be rockin'! There is not a bad song on it. Full Tilt is the perfect title for this! These guys have been together for years and it shows. They are TIGHT! Buy this CD and see live if you get the chance. You won't be sorry.

This is straight up rock and roll with 3 chord blues. Be ready to play your air guitar or put on your dancing shoes because you aren't sitting through THIS CD. The title, "Full Tilt" is no misnamed moniker.

"Hold That Train" was a free MP3 download. I thought "Ain't that somethin'--giving away a song," but I listened beyond the 30 second sample...all the way through, and then I listened again. Unlike my usual way of doing things, I clicked and purchased the entire MP3 "album" for [...]. It is really good, but not all of it is that good, as there is the one song "Check My Baby's Oil" (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E9WC4S/ref=dm_dp_trk4) which is not that good at all...more like a poor Doug Clark and the Hot Nuts. However, the rest of the album is a slide guitar from heaven and an earthy blues set (until it gets too earthy with the Oil song) by a top notch band. Sax on occasion, like the piano...all are good, driving blues. Etherial--in other words, highly refined!

I heard this album on MPR (MICHIGAN PUBLIC RADIO) believe it or not. I could not believe the talent! I was so thrilled to hear more of this album I rushed to Amazon and bought it only after hearing "Don't Call me" Then once received, " A Housekeeping Job" and "Hold That Train" I feel you won't be dissapointed! This is great stuff for anyone who appreciates music!

True to form, Lil' Ed has a CD full of house rocking blues. In the manner of Magic Slim, he brings fast-paced blues to you. Great CD to add to your dancing collection.

got hip to this band recently and dug the Grooves and live feel and truth be told these songs are gonna be even stronger live because you get that feeling that on the stage it's gonna be wild. the instrumentation is solid all the way through and this album is very well Produced.a real cool and loose feeling album from start to finish.