Damn! I Spilled The Blues
VizzTone/Booga, 2019
9/10
Listen to Damn! I Spilled The Blues
Though he might not be a big star yet in the world of blues rock, Kansas City’s Brody Buster isn’t wasting anytime making a name for himself on this superbly executed display of multifaceted talent where he handles all instrumentation by himself.
“Old Dog Blues” gets the album off to a spirited start of harmonica, bluesy guitars, and a harp solo as Buster’s gritty vocals guide us, and “Bad News” follows with traces of Motown in the soulful and authentic delivery.
Further along, ‘The Reason” offers us a raw execution of forthright blues, while “Alligator Blues” recruits strong percussion on the anthemic setting and full display of head boppin’, toe tappin’ fun.
Near the end, “The Hustle” thumps and shakes with plenty of unforgettable rhythm, and “Week Long” glides with a swift pace of harmonica acrobatics and rugged melodies. “This Time I Got The Blues” finishes the album with a heartfelt release that puts the exclamation point on this genuine listen.
The list of people who can play drums, guitar and harmonica is a pretty short one, and even fewer can play all 3 at the same time, but Buster does it here seemingly with ease, as he produces rock’n’roll that pulls from country, blues and even slight jazz nods on this stunning record.
Travels well with: Scott H. Biram- The Bad Testament; Ben Levin- Before Me