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Apparently, Buddy Guy subscribes to the theory "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." Losing commercial ground to the blonde young guns of Johnny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Guy hired their producer, David Z., and set out to record an album of loud, frenzied blues-rock. Purists will cringe at the unabashed commercial concessions Guy makes on Heavy Love -- sure, he covers "Midnight Train," but it's a duet with Johnny Lang, and it complements the funkified "I Just Wanna Make Love to You," the psychedelicized licks, and the ZZ Top cover ("I Need You Tonight") heard elsewhere. Nevertheless, Heavy Love works well when compared to the modern electric blues of the post-Stevie Ray Vaughan era, especially since Guy once again contributes some scorching solos. Granted, his playing may veer too close to rock for some tastes, but anyone wanting an uninhibited, hard rocking Buddy Guy record won't be disappointed with Heavy Love. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Tear You Down Brookes Brothers |
| Despite being one of the world's biggest dance sounds, Drum and Bass is often regarded as one of the hardest to break into; just a quick look at the genres most popular DJ's such as Fabio, Grooverider, Hype, Andy C and Goldie and you can check off names that have been around for over two decades. However, 2008 has been a year that has seen new names being added to the Premier League of 'Dee and Bee' with artists like Subfocus, Commix and now The Brookes Brothers enjoying similar recognition as some of the more established acts. Hailing from London, siblings Phil and Dan Brookes first began producing in 2002; exploring the lighter more soulful side of drum and bass often categorised as 'Liquid' and favoured by the likes of High Contrast. This led to a series of successful 12’" releases that not only piqued the interest of the usual Drum and Bass faithful but gained support from DJ's further afield such as Zane Lowe, Annie Mac and Pete Tong. Now with the release of 'Tear You Down', their first widely available single, it looks as though The Brookes Brothers are sitting on one of the most in-demand dance tracks of the moment. Expect 'Tear You Down' to be sound tracking frantic scenes of raving everywhere from Universities to office parties in the coming months. | |
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