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True to Yourself

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I think "the next Stevie Ray Vaughan" label ought to be put to rest. I say that despite the fact that it almost always persaudes me to take a chance on buying an album. You add that to the fact that "True To Yourself" features Jim Gaines in the producer's chair and Tommy Shannon on bass and I couldn't live without it. Before I ever heard it. Fortunately, Albert delivers the goods. The New Englander proves you don't have to be from Austin to play the Texas blues. There's still a little something missing that doesn't make him the "second coming". Maybe that's because there should be only one Stevie Ray. It sure isn't the guitar playing which alternately roars into high gear and then does a slow, soulful burn. This truly is the emergence of a major talent. An extraordinary release.

The first time I gave Albert Cummings a listen I was'nt sure what all the hype was about.Sure he can sing,and he can deffinitly shread the strings right off his guitar,but there was something that just did'nt hit me down to the bone like I was expecting after reading the rave reveiws.So the CD sat on the shelf for a couple days untill I had another chance to really listen.What can you really say about this Guitar player that can't be said much better by giving yourself the chance to sit and listen to him play for you.Here is someone who is here to stay and will and is headed for who knows how far givin the talent and soul he gives to his guitar playing.You will not be disapointed with this CD if you like the blues drivin on home with the flavor of SRV,Joe Bonamasa,Johnny Lang and Kenny Wayne only to bring something even more to the show on his own.And the man can Sing too!!!

As a Blues fan with hundreds of CD's in my library, I can safely say that Albert Cummings' latest CD is among the best. Albert doesn't follow a strict Chicago Blues line, straying into a country sound on Work It Out or perhaps even a Jazz feel on Sleep, but it's all Blues with a vengence. His guitar work is tremendous, easily as good as anyone out there now. Actually I think he may have been holding back a bit since I heard a blistering version of Lonely Bed on another album (reminds me of Jeff Healey's Blue Jean Blues--best Blues guitar solo ever). Regardless, if you're a Blues fan, you need this CD.

Albert Cummings is an outstanding rock/blues guitar player - among the top ten in the world in my music listing. It also helps that he has a versatile sensitive voice that can easily adapt itself to slow songs - as in "Sleep". Cummings plays the guitar with extraordinary vigor and energy; we can easily hear this displayed in: Man On Your Mind, Come Up For Air, Separately, and Follow Your Soul. He quite takes your breath away. Although he has very few albums out, I expect we will hear many future breathtaking CD's in the future from this highly talented artist. Highly recommended.

I am lending this CD to the local beauty salon to curl women's hair. This isn't music in so much as it is a full-frontal guitar assault. Blistering, soulful, fire-spouting guitar playing. This cat may just be the new, fastest, greasy guitar slinger on the block. Buy this CD and drive vermin of all ilks away from your property. I am writing the Department of Defense and recommend they play this CD at extreme volumes while flying over Taliban strongholds instead of dropping laser-guided bombs on them.

I wasn't sure what to expect but if you like blues one four five and crazy on fire leads you will dearly love this effort.

I received this CD about 3 weeks ago and it's awesome!!!! I love Albert! True rock n roll blues man. I've almost wore the CD out!!!!

I was first introduced to Albert Cummings at a Blues festival, he wasn't the headliner, but he definitely stole the show. I have seen him live several times since and he just keeps growing as an artist and has a great live show. This is one of my favorite cd's of his...Follow Your Soul is a song that speaks to everyone no matter who you are. Give the cd a listen, I can promise you will not be disappointed.

Most artist your lucky to get 4 real good songs on a CD. Albert has smoked the odds.90% of the songs Ive heard from him so far are great. The ones that arent my favorite are still good listening music. You cant seem to go wrong with his first 3-4 cd's so far. Im hooked. Want to see his show live.

I read good reviews about Albert Cummings so purchased my first CD Feel so Good and thought it was great so have been listening & buying his Albums since and True to Yourself is another Great CD Recommended .