New York State of the Blues
Editorial Reviews
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You may not have heard Michael Hill, but you should. He is the sound of things to come. Although Hill's explosive guitar playing echoes Buddy Guy and Stevie Ray Vaughn, don't let that fool you; he is very much his own man. Check out his unique slide playing on "A Case of the Blues." There are few who can match Hill's frantic approach with a bottleneck. Michael's interpretation of "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" breathes new life into this seminal favorite. His band, the Mob, would be hard to top. These are three musicians who have definitely got their chops down. They provide a solid foundation for Hill's soaring performances. With "Young Folks' Blues," Michael shows his pride in being a bluesman of the future. And to tell you the truth, in his hands the future looks pretty bright. --Lars Gandil
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If there's anything that separates this set from its predecessors, it's the greater number of songs about the most basic of blues topics: relationships between men and women. The opener is a steamy account of a night of temptation from a wife's visiting best friend. In addition to his songwriting talent, Hill is a fine singer with echoes of Magic Sam and Robert Cray....
New York State of the Blues
New York State of the Blues, Music, Michael Hill's Blues Mob, Blues, Blues Music, Contemporary Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Pop
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