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Stones, Long John Baldry, and many others) gem the reverence and respect its due – and doing so superbly as they progress in momentum and power to cohesive brilliance. Then they slow it almost to a halt, before building again; a superlative, nuanced version that stands with the best I’ve heard, ever. Green Stripe is a purely kick-
ass, driving instrumental romp. They follow it up with another great classic blues cover, Blind Willie Johnson’s Nobody’s Fault But Mine. This version has the majesty and power of the Zeppelin take of the same song (although Page and Plant don’t credit Johnson) – thumping drumming, wicked slide and guitar, and bass work that ties
it all together. DesLauriers’ vocals are powerful throughout and the trio crank it up to a blistering finish. Slowing it down again just a
bit, Baby Come Home is a ballad that proves otherwise; melodically slow-building initially, it fluctuates between strength/power and softness, not unlike some of Alvin Lee’s best work: aching, gut-wrenching, and full of guitar virtuosity. I Blame You is reminiscent guitar-
wise of early Stevie Ray Vaughn, vocally its frantic pace reminds of Elvin Bishop, the late Johnny Winter and a bunch of other house shouters/ravers from the past. This fine album closes with an extended version of the Buddy Holly and the Cricket’s classic Not Fade Away. At just over nine minutes it’s primarily a long extended guitar extravaganza; tons of feedback and electronic wizardry which, to me, kind of
takes away from the simplicity of the original. DesLauriers is a stunningly talented guitarist certainly. Here he is almost in show-off mood. Why not, though? Showcase
your chops, knowing your attuned mates are right there with you. The trio are synched throughout this fine – pretty much recorded live – album, and if they have a little fun at the end, who can blame them? PWD is excellent throughout; a great blend of originals, classic covers and a couple of guests who make it that much better. Great blues/rock – guess the
old Bounder lad knows a good thing when he sees it! Here’s a promise. The next
time I get a chance to see these guys I won’t be such a wuss. What’s a little rain, after all?
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