Tulsa Custom
Horton, 2024
9/10
The blues/roots guitarist Seth Lee Jones relies on his Oklahoma roots for these 10 memorable songs, where Bo Hallford, Matt Teegarden, Chebon Tiger and David Teegarden, Sr are along for the sophomore album.
The spirited and dense “110” starts the listen with Teegarden’s thick drums complementing Jones’ guitar shredding for the raw opener, and “All I Ask” follows with Hallford’s animated bass lines that suit the crisp drums and gritty singing of the rugged climate.
Halfway through, Tiger’s soaring harmonica adds much to the dynamic delivery of “Good Dog”, while “Outta My Mind” places Teegarden on tambourine for plenty of melody and emotion for the album’s best.
Close to the end, “Walter” benefits much from Teegarden’s shaker prowess amid the meticulous guitar and thriving blues, and “Don’t Waste A Thing” exits with intimacy and beauty from Jones’ heartfelt and genuine formula of timelessness.
Jones doesn't stray far from his humble roots, thankfully, and the funk and boogie nods sure are appreciated across this top notch blues affair.
Travels well with: Zac Harmon- Floreada’s Boy; Chris Badnews Barnes- Badnews Travels Fast