Release Date: 29 July, 2003
Audio CD
Tracks
- Can We Get Together
- One Woman I Need
- Tryin?’ To Get Back On My Feet
- Rambling Woman
- Some Sunny Day
- Going My Way
- The Last Time
- Don?’t Turn This Child Away From Heaven
- Hoodoo Party
- Toss and Turn
- Jungle
- I Need To Know
- Look On Yonder Wall
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Rating 5.0
Excellent, highly listenable bandI had the pleasure of seeing Anson and the Rockets perform at Chord On Blues while visiting friends in the far suburbs of Chicago a few weeks ago. We had just wanted to hear some live music, and didn't even know what band was going to be playing. I did some research on these guys and found out that they've played St. Louis numerous times over the past year and a half. After hearing them live and immediately thereafter purchasing this CD, I'm definitely a fan. They had both a great stage presence AND a great sound. I'm honestly surprised that these guys aren't a better known name.
My knowledge of blues is pretty limited, but Anson and his band are extremely listenable and accessible, but seem to be the real thing- authentic Texas blues reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughn but with added credibility by having Sam Myers on vocals and harmonica. While none of the lyrics stand out to me, the music and the singing both sound incredible to me. The sound on the CD is punched up a few notches form the live performance with the addition of a small horn section. As they in concert, the keyboards are a major highlight of the music for me, both with pinao and a Hammond B3. While Sam appears to be the consummate bluesman here, Anson Funderburgh does vocals on two songs, and displays strength with a more modern sound to his singing.
I've since ordered several older titles from this band, and as I said, look forward to seeing them in concert again. This album is highly listenable, deeply soulful and has sparked my interest in pursuing other contemporary blues bands. Learn from my mistakes, and don't let the fact that a name is unknown deter you from exploring some of the best music you'll ever likely hear. anson & sam still exelentthis is an exelent cd i wish they had a dvd, it is the first time i herd anson sing it makes me wonder why he waited so long he has an exelent voice.the sound quality and song selection are classic anson & sam a w. c. handy choice for sure.Great MusicAnson, Sam and the Rockets tee it up and hit it straight and long with this CD. I've been listening to it over and over since I bought it at their show the other night. When it finishes, I hit play to start again. Blues at it's best. Top ten reasons to buy this CD:10) It's the Blues man.
9) It's Texas Blues.
8) Not a bad tune to be found.
7) Good for the calves (can't stop toes from tapping).
6) Track #6.
5) Awesome keyboards.
4) Did I mention it's Texas Blues?
3) Sweet, Sweet Guitar.
2) That over grown kid Sam is as good as ever.
1) Two Words: Anson sings! And quite well I might add. See them live if you can, but get this CD. You won't be disappointed. |
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