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Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise

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The first word that popped into my mind when I heard this album (completely by accident) was "funky!" An amazing rhythm and sound that any blues lover shouldn't do without! Who's responsible for hiding these guys from the general public??

I saw this group years ago on MTV but forgot their name. Then one day, I remembered and ordered the CD. This hasto be one of my all time favorite albums. The voice and songwriting of Robert Bradley comes straight from the soul. You actually feel like he is putting all he has into each song. His style is bluesy yet has definite soul music influences. The rest of the band are talented as well. The album isn't overproduced and doesn't take away from Bradley's rough yet soulful sound. The standout tracks are "Once Upon A Time" and "California". But the whole album is great.

Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise is just that, a surprise. I first caught RBBS on Mtv a few years ago, when the video for "California" was being played.(Back when Mtv actually played music with out intrusive artist voice-overs or worthless man-on-the-street shout outs taking up 25% of the screen!) I became absolutely enthralled with this music. In this age of rap/rock [copiers] and divas screaming out re-hashed versions of songs that [stunk] the first time around, RBBS is a refreshing trip back to the days when music was about expression and storytelling, not money. I HIGHLY recommend this album, and all the other albums this band has released, to anyone interested in finding out what music was like before musicians were required to pump out as much radio-friendly drivel as possible to fulfill their contractual obligations.

A good friend of mine introduced me to this album about 2 months ago and I can't get enough of it. I believe this album to be the all-time best blues album I have ever heard. "Governor" may be the best blues song in music history as far as I am concerned. Buy this album, you will not regret it.

I am so in love with the sound that this band produces. The deep, soulfull, and simple lyrics are just plain wonderful. I happend upon this band by accident, but they are now one of my favorites. They conjure images of soothing California sun, and rockin good times everywhere. This, their first album is totally worth every penny!

I took a 8 hour road trip last year and knew that i had to buy some new music for the road. Well to make a long story short. I stopped of at a cd shope and bought 4 cd's. One of them of course was Robert Bradly Black Water Surprise. I had seen the Once Upon A Time video on MTV2. Bought the album thinkin it was new. No three years it had been out. Anyway, what can i say this is honestly the best album i had bought all year. From 1 to 11 every song on this album is Great! If you like Otis Redding, old Black Crowes you will love this one!

Robert Bradley's voice is so touching and incredible, it made me cry the first time I heard it. Every word he sings is so emotional. This album truly is the best one I own and I listen to it every day. Everytime I feel under the weather, I pop this into the cd player and just listen and sing along. If you like soulful blues, definetley check out this album.

I will be forever grateful to the friend who introduced me to Sir Bradley. The richness of his voice and the soulful melodies are the perfect combination and make him King of the Blues. His music takes you "THERE" and makes you never want to leave. This is one of the best CD's I own.

My first introduction to RBBS was their video for "Once Upon a Time" in the spring of 1998. I immediately picked up the CD and have been listening to it ever since. I wouldn't necessarily label this a "mood" CD but it's a sweet album for a bad day. A nice collaboration of blues, rock, soul and r&b, this CD has something for every taste. Personal favorites include "Governor", "After Your Love", "Bellybone" and "For the Night. The lyrics speak of remembering times past, loves long ago and living in this moment. A very nice diversion in a time of musical conformity. Pick it up.

This is a great cd. It isn't extreme blues like Robert Johnson, but it also is more traditional blues than Keb Mo. I highly recomend this albulm to anyone who kinda likes the blues, but isn't really sure what to get.