5.7.09

Stomping out the riffs....

Okay, we shall return to our regularly scheduled stoner fare after this. I have been on a major blues kick lately, discovering lots of artists i could post thanks in large part to the Firewall Blues Archive that was posted here not too long ago. So, if you are not sick of these types of albums, let me know and i can get some more artists up. Or if you are sick of em, just leave a comment saying GET BACK TO THE STONER SB!!! Enjoy the blues for a little longer at least....

"This is the bluesy, funky guitar heavy rock that I had been craving, but thought was extinct. Think KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD minus all the BS songwriting aimed at FM rock radio airplay. Actually, the KWS equation isn’t entirely accurate. I scratched my head at all the comparisons I was making as the disc spun. CLUTCH? LIVING COLOUR? HENDRIX? LED ZEP? JAMES BROWN? PRINCE? It’s all in there, dude. “Day of Dreams” starts the disc out with an explosion of sound, as a fanfare of phased guitar/drum effects signal the beginning of what guarantees to be an enjoyable listening experience. It doesn’t take long for that bluesy vibe to set in. LL’s rhythm section is all pocket, supplying the perfect foot tappin’ back beat for Mr. Lopez’ six string heroics. Just listen to the title track, as the band wastes no time going for the jugular in the heaviest groove this side of Bonham. The front of your brain will be bruised from all the head-bobbin’ goin’ on. Lance’s talent doesn’t solely lie on the fretboard, either. I’m certain many strippers have been wooed back to the Lopez abode by his deep, laid-back, soulful vocal delivery. Whenever these cats delve into a different style, it makes sense. Tracks “Move,” “Shake Joint” and “Tricktafied” bring the funk in a major way, but every song still sounds like it’s coming from the same group of guys. Not so easy to do, as I’m sure any musician can tell ya. If you’re a fan of any of the artists mentioned, you should really give LL a shot. Put this one on, fire up the lava lamp as you enjoy your favorite alcoholic beverage and/or inhalant, and get ready to have your vision simplified! " (peacedog.com)

Band Site: http://www.myspace.com/lancelopez
Lance Lopez - Simplify Your Vision: http://lix.in/-4cef16

5 comments:

Cheeto said...

More blues, please!

July 5, 2009 2:14 PM
Kyler said...

Spiritbeggar, I want to thank you and Cheeto for posting this guy!!! He's great!!! You two have turned me onto him and I appreciate it very much. I remember reading a review about this guys a year or two ago but never got around to checking him out. You'd think being from Texas I'd know more about him but that's just not the case. Houston radio is dominated by Clear Channel, which sucks!!! I'll be on the watch for this guy coming to town. Thanks again and bring on the blues!!!

July 5, 2009 11:45 PM
slik said...

Yeah! Stones In My Passway is killer blues!

July 6, 2009 12:55 AM
Mari said...

More killer blues like this for me as well, thanks SB!

July 6, 2009 12:56 AM
Vinko said...

Absolutely awesome. I love the fact that sludge swamp isn't narrow in its definition of good music. Besides, blues is where it all began :)

thanks for this!

z.

July 6, 2009 5:31 AM