Just Stay High
Nola Blue, 2025
9/10
A Brooklyn 5 piece who blend soul, blues and rock into an inimitable formula, Alexis P. Suter brings her band to 14 powerful and relatable tracks.
The spiritual “God Gave Me The Blues” leads with Suter’s soaring pipes, Peter Bennett’s skilled bass and Lee Falco’s thumping drums emitting much soulfulness, and “Some People” follows with softer singing and Jimmy Bennett’s warm guitar making for careful melody.
Deeper into the listen, “My Only Need” uses cozy acoustic guitar and Suter’s sincere storytelling amid much intimacy, while “Big Girl Panties” is a thick moment of rhythmic blues that benefits from Daniel Weiss’ frisky keys.
“Isolation” arrives closer to the end and is strong on atmosphere via Byron Isaac’s meticulous bass and a hint of dreaminess, and “Piece Of Clay” exits with Vicki Bell’s expressive pipes alongside Suter’s emotive delivery in a wise and timeless finish.
An effort that began during Covid thanks to Zoom sessions, the themes surround life and the inevitable changes, as well as strong emphasis on love, and it makes for a heartfelt and groove filled experience.
Travels well with: Allison August- August Moon; Blue Moon Marquee- New Orleans Sessions