Voodoo Nation
Provogue, 2022
8/10
A powerful trio consisting of Fabrizio Grossi and Kenny Aronoff, who were the rhythm section for Goodfellas, and the newest member, Kris Barras (guitar, vocals), Supersonic Blues Machine also welcome some esteemed guests to these 12 sturdy tracks.
“Money” opens the listen with dense drums and soaring guitar, as a thick and rugged version of blues unfolds with soulful backing vocals, and “Too Late” follows with raspy vocals and a hand clapping friendly rocker that’s got plenty of grit and power.
Close to the middle, “Get It Done” features Josh Smith and bounces with a dance floor friendly appeal that’s still plenty firm, while “Devil At The Doorstep” finds a more intimate place to reside, where hypnotic keys and emotive singing help balance the hard hitting versus calm moments.
The title track arrives near the end, and finds itself in anthemic territory that showcases expressive singing amid the bright backing vocals and thundering rhythm section, and “All Our Love” exits with Charlie Starr in attendance for the scrappy and breezy vocal harmonies.
If names like Warren Haynes, Eric Gales, Walter Trout or Joe Bonamassa mean anything to you, you’d be wise to familiarize yourself with Supersonic Blues Machine and this excellent 3rd album, cause they’ve got the chops to be the next superstars of blues rock.
Travels well with: Albert Castiglia- I Got Love; Mike Zito- Blues For The Southside