Mick Kolassa -Blind Lemon Sessions - CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 Jelly Roll Baker

1.2 Text me Baby

1.3 Keep on trucking

1.4 I Want to be Seduced

1.5 Mr Right

1.6 Bad Things

1.7 Cake Walk Into Town

1.8 St James Infirmary

1.9 Ditty Wah Ditty

1.10 Recycle me

1.11 Help

1.12 The Space Between Us

Number of discs:

Description:

Mick Kolassa began this acoustic album when Thomas Schleiken, of Blind Lemon Records, invited him to do some shows in Germany and record a couple songs for a compilation album. What began as a couple songs kept expanding into this - where Mick got a chance to play some of his old favorite songs, as well as a couple of new favorites and some new compositions. It also gave him a chance to stretch his vocal cords and different guitar chords as he traveled through several keys and subgenres of music - a little more exploration of Free Range Blues(TM). Mick confesses that a few numbers on this album are not blues, or even blues-ish, especially two of his new originals (which are probably best considered "Americana"). But here you have it, music played without electricity! The album opens with Mick's take on the Lonnie Johnson song "Mr. Jellyroll Baker", a song Mick has been singing for about 50 years. Up next is an original "Text Me Baby", an "old style" song about a new way to communicate. In "Keep On Truckin" Mick adds a banjolele to the mix, and with "I Want To Be Seduced" a baritone ukulele lends it's voice to the song. Throughout this album unamplified stringed and percussion instruments carry the music forward. Mick's song "Mr. Right" reflects the sexuality of old blues songs, while "Bad Things", written by Jace Everett, is a modern take on the same subject. Two classic old songs, St. James Infirmary and Ditty Wah Ditty, that have also long been in Mick's repertoire. "Recycle Me" is another original of Mick's that is fueled by his sense of humor. "Help", the well-known Beatles song, is played as a plea rather than an upbeat number, reflecting the depth of the lyrics. The album closes with "The Space Between Us", a short song about the end of a long relationship - inspired by a movie title, not any personal experience.

Housed in gatefold, wallet style sleeve

"Blind Lemon Sessions" is a captivating CD release by Mick Kolassa, brought to you by Endless Blues Records. This album showcases Kolassa's deep roots in blues music, blending traditional influences with his own unique storytelling and soulful guitar work. The tracks are rich with emotion and authenticity, taking listeners on a journey through the heart of the blues genre. Mick Kolassa is an acclaimed American blues artist known for his expressive vocals and masterful songwriting; over the years he has released several well-received albums and earned recognition within the international blues community for both his solo work and collaborations. Endless Blues Records is dedicated to preserving and promoting authentic blues music from talented artists around the world. With a commitment to high-quality production values and artistic integrity, Endless Blues has become synonymous with excellence in contemporary blues releases.

No. of tracks:

Manufacturer No.:

EDBU12020.2

Product Safety