|  By
Cornbread
 Harper
– Down to the Rhythm
{2005 – Blind Pig}
Recorded in January, 2005
at Baker St. Studios in Burwood, Australia, this
CD features ten original tunes. “Down To the
Rhythm” was written, arranged and produced
by Harper. If you’ve been following along,
this makes the third CD from Australia, and these
Aussies got it right.
Harpers got seven other blokes that bring us a soulful,
rockin’ blues sound from down under. Simon’s
guitar playin’ ignites a slow burnin’
groove that burst into flames when joined by Harpers
harp.
The
Band:
Harper – vocals, harmonica & didgeridoo
John Watson – drums
Simon Patterson – guitar
Roger McLachlan – bass
Mal Logan – keyboard
Andy O’Connell – tenor sax
Ross Irwin – trumpet
Kieran Conrau – trombone
Tracks:
1. Down To The Rhythm
2. Big Brown Land
3. Last Cup Of Coffee
4. Something Happened Here Last Night
5. Gimme The Money
6. I’ll Follow You
7. I’ve Been Waiting
8. Air (Instrumental)
9. I Believed In You
10. The World Starts Loving You
I can feel the rhythm, I
can feel the beat, I can feel the rhythm movin down
to my feet. I really liked Down To The Rhythm, Big
Brown Land, and I’ll Follow You (the bass
on this song is great) and Air, the only instrumental
song here and I Believed In You – that’s
half the CD. Harpo’s smoldering harmonica
is both warm and intense, this is a great example
of good harmonica where less is more. Track 2 is
a country tune, as others are alternative country
– slow rockin’ blues. This CD is mighty,
mighty fine. I’m sure you’ll dig it
and leave you wanting seconds. Throw another shrimp
on the barbie, gulp a Fosters and enjoy! STLBluesometer
4.832.
Lots
of peace, love and laughter til next time,
Peter
'Cornbread' Cohen, CBP
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Cornbread@STLBlues.net ~
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