Bitches Blues
Stony Plain, 2022
8/10
The powerhouse vocalist Sass Jordan returns with 8 new tracks, and it’s full of very animated and exciting blues-rock, where sturdy guitar licks, occasional harmonica and a very adaptable rhythm section populate the listen.
“Still Alive And Well” starts the listen with Jesse O’Brien’s playful keys before thick guitars and Jordan’s rugged yet inviting vocals enter the thick blues rocker, and “Chevrolet” follows with Cassius Pereira’s strategic drumming in the soulful and gritty display of southern rock ideas.
At the halfway point, “Still The World Goes Round” benefits from group vocals before a scrappy rocker unfolds with thumping drums and spirited guitar complementing Jordan’s vivid storytelling, while “You Gotta Move” trims the volume back with a powerful, gospel friendly demeanor.
“Ain’t No Big Deal On You” lands near the end, and showcases warm piano, swirling guitars, Jordan’s raw pipes and Stever Marriner’s well timed bass, and “Change Is Coming” exits the listen with some Eastern nods before settling into an intimate yet sturdy display of Jordan’s timeless blues prowess.
It’s certainly no surprise that Jordan is Platinum selling and has been picking up awards along the way; her inimitable rasp and hard hitting yet eloquent version of the blues makes an immediate and lasting impression.
Travels well with: Beth Hart- A Tribute To Led Zeppelin; Alan Doyle- Back To The Harbour