Lookin' for Trouble

Kim Wilson

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: M.C. Records
• ASIN: B00009N1X0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,825 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Fabulous Thunderbirds frontman Kim Wilson plays a deeper and darker shade of blues when he's performing under his own name, and Lookin' for Trouble, his first solo studio recording in six years, successfully showcases an assortment of traditional styles all invigorated by Wilson's virtuoso harp work. Wilson's continuing evolution as a singer and songwriter (he had a hand in composing nine of the tunes) is impressive, but his harmonica heroics, such as on the echo-heavy, midnight-blues rendition of Jimmy Rogers's "Money Marble & Chalk," remain the primary attraction. With his working band--featuring yet another hot young guitar discovery in Troy Gonyea--behind him, Wilson rolls through 14 songs, mixing a bit of horn-powered jump blues, some Memphis soul, and a tasty slice of New Orleans (via Dave Bartholomew's "Hook Line & Sinker") into his classic Chicago sensibilities. The title tune, co-written with fiancée Amanda Taylor, gets two takes (a straight-ahead shuffle and a harder-edged rock rendition) to bring the total to 15 tracks, most of which have different approaches but all of which are unified by Wilson's Herculean harp work and experienced grasp of bedrock blues styles. --Michael Point

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rockin blues!, June 13, 2003

By	Bergman Jonas (Sweden) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Mr. Kim Wilson is the world's greatest living blues harmonica player and one of the best singers too. On this, his first solo album in nearly 6 years, he rips through a long set of 15 tunes.He always had a fascination with Chicago style blues and here we get plenty of that. The stylistic changes are effortless and comes totally natural to an amazing musician, with complete confidence and sway. Backed by an essentially young and hungry band, he grips the listener with his powerhouse vocals in a variety of blues styles. Guitarist Troy Gonyea gets a fair share of airtime and the swinging rhythm section led by the fabulous drummer Richard Innes propels the grooves throughout. The Fabulous Thunderbirds' frontman is clearly in charge of this mix of originals and covers, with tremendous harp workouts such as "F Fat", "Tried to ruin me" and "Money". Worth of note are the 3 re-recorded songs "Tortured", "Hurt on me" and "Hand to mouth", earlier released on the "High Water" CD, here in complete reworked versions. These blues are sure to turn feet tapping, and should be played loud!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't start with this CD., July 21, 2003

By A Customer

I was very excited to see a new studio album by Kim, and I had high hopes that this one would be as strong as his others.

Sadly, I am a bit uninspired by this new set. The songs don't seem to be as strong as the ones off of "Tigerman" and "My Life". His new guitar player is OK, but he can't play swing or jump blues like Jr. Watson, Duke Robilard or Rusty Zinn (all players on Kim's previous albums). The sound quality of the disc seems a bit inferior when placed alongside "My Life" (there were moments on that disc where Kims voice sounded better than any blues singer has in 40 years.)

The disc is good, I would buy it again if I lost it, but if you are new to Kim Wilson's solo stuff, don't start here.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD Puts Kim Wilson In Rare Form..., July 18, 2003

By	D. A. Martin "Avid Reader" (Morocco) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had the pleasure of seeing Kim Wilson and the Fabulous Thunderbirds perform live on two occasions last summer. His singing is a soulful as any you'll ever here, and his harmonica playing will leave you begging for more. Unbelievable!

This is arguably Wilson's best solo effort yet. Each song shows beyond any doubt why he is one of the best blues harmonica players/singers ever. In terms of tone, phrasing, originality, and feeling, Wilson is a true master of his craft. "Lookin' For Trouble" is a must for any blues harp fan.