Redemption
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The multi-instrumentalist, Brody Buster, returns with his first album in 8 years, and he brings an excellent cast for these 9 bluesy originals.
Buster’s unmistakable harmonica and soulful voice opens “Can You Hear Me”, which is a powerful anthem, and “Born To Be Bad” follows with Jackie Myers’ playful organ and Ian Pond’s thumping drums for the bluesy spirit.
“Working For The Devil” and “Wish These Blues Would Stop” land in the middle. The former is a bouncy and dance floor worthy moment that enlists Terry Dry’s playful bass, while the latter allows for Jacque Gardutte’s animated rhythm section to shine via much melody and Buster’s booming pipes.
“This Time I Got The Blues” arrives near the end and is a calm moment of intimacy and reflection that benefits from Buster’s forthright singing, and “The Wants” exits and pounds with an infectious energy that’ll get your body moving and shaking.
Brody recently went through a rough patch, and he’s come out on the other side sober and with one of the best blues albums in recent history.
Travels well with: Sean Chambers- Sean Chambers Live with the Savoy Brown Rhythm Section; Kelly’s Lot- The Blues Remind Me