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Mystic Mile

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The Mystic Mile exhibits Robben Ford's precision at playing smooth sophisticated blues. Ford sound is very elegant, modern and unique. This cd may be one of his best, demonstrating his song writing abilities as well as skill with the guitar. Most of the songs are written by Ford and they work cohesively to give the whole cd a somewhat "mystic" sound. The title cut, which wraps up the cd of 10 tracks,is perhaps the most mystical. It creates a vision of a mystic who is watching us, with a "strange sense of humor." Of the cover songs Politician written in '68, by Jack Bruce and Peter Brown is still true and relevant song today of political people trying to work both sides.

If you like a more sophisticated blues with strong guitar work, this is a cd for you.

Robben Ford is one of the more underrated guitarists out there. "Mystic Mile" shows the band's versatility. Although I prefer "A Handful of Blues", I recomend this CD for the just the first track alone. "He Don't Play Nothin' But the Blues" is as good a rock song as there is, and Ford's playing and strong vocals ring through.

I love this CD. Well, except for a few tracks that Ford didn't sing or write, that is. Sorry Roscoe. Maybe it's a good thing Robben dumped you later on!

Ford's guitar bites and scratches doing songs like Big Black Car and Misdirected, and sweetly laments when doing songs like Mystic Mile or Do the Right Thing (Anne's song). Blue Line actually is a great band, but Ford's voice is better suited to the material presented here. I like his voice better than Beck's anyways.

Give this one some cycles in your player and you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

Peace Out

I've had this tape for quite a while now and wanted to update to a cd. What can you say about robbens playing, he does not disappoint. Clean playing, great tone, good songs, great version of political man.

There are several great cuts on this album, and some incredible playing throughout. In particular, Worried Life Blues sports one of the most overwhelmingly awesome blues solos you'll ever hear. That one cut is worth the price of admission.

This is a MUST HAVE for blues guitar lovers. "Politician" is so hot, it jumps off of the CD. What a gifted musician Mr. Ford is, and backed by the hottest rhythm section you'll ever hope to hear from a blues band. No wonder Ford keeps getting Grammy nominations!

I've only recently come accross Robben Ford but I am already building up a collection. His singing voice is clean and his guitar work is excellent. The general feel of the album is both bluesey and rocky finishing on a very melow Mystic Mile. Excellent CD