Toronzo Cannon -Shut up & Play! -ALLIGATOR CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1. CAN T FIX THE WORLD
2. I HATE LOVE
3. HIM
4. HAD TO GO THROUGH IT TO GET TO IT
5. SOMETHING TO DO MAN
6. MESSAGE TO MY DAUGHTER
7. UNLOVABLE
8. GUILTY
9. GOT ME BY THE SHORT HAIRS
10. MY WOMAN LOVES ME TOO MUCH
11. IF I M ALWAYS WRONG
12. SHUT UP AND PLAY!

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Der international geliebte Chicagoer Blueser Toronzo Cannon widersetzt sich allen Klischees und steht an der Spitze der heutigen zeitgenössischen Bluesszene. Als einer der kreativsten Künstler des Genres bahnt sich Cannon seinen eigenen Weg mit fantasievollen Songs, die von kraftvollen Gitarren-Soli und seinem gefühlvollen, autoritativen Gesang angetrieben werden. "Shut Up & Play!" ist Toronzo Cannons drittes Alligator-Album und enthält 11 beeindruckende neue Songs, die er mit viel Leidenschaft vorträgt. Vom glühend heißen Blues über einen vom Gospel inspirierten Rave-Up bis hin zu tiefgründigen Slow-Burnern behandeln die Songs die ganze Bandbreite menschlicher Emotionen, allesamt angefeuert von Cannons dynamischer Gitarrenarbeit und seinem souveränen, kathartischen Gesang. -

"Shut up & Play!" is an electrifying CD by modern Chicago blues guitarist and singer Toronzo Cannon, released on the renowned blues label Alligator. On this album, Cannon focuses on what he does best: tight, soulful guitar work, expressive vocals and groove-driven songs that blend traditional Chicago blues with contemporary energy. Expect biting guitar solos, fat rhythms and lyrics that move between everyday realism, street-wise storytelling and personal reflection. The production keeps the band sound raw yet clear, so every riff, bend and shuffle comes through with impact, making this disc ideal both for focused listening and for turning up loud and enjoying the ride.

Toronzo Cannon is one of the leading figures of the new generation of Chicago blues artists. Growing up on the South Side and long active on the city's club scene, he has built a reputation as a fiery live performer with a modern vision of the blues, rooted in tradition but open to soul, rock and contemporary urban influences. His earlier albums and festival appearances have earned him international attention in the blues community and a loyal fan base that values both his guitar power and his thoughtful, street-level songwriting.

The CD is released by Alligator Records, one of the most respected independent blues labels in the world. Founded in Chicago in the 1970s, Alligator has specialized for decades in authentic, artist-driven blues and roots music and has played a major role in bringing modern electric blues to an international audience. The label is known for discovering and supporting distinctive artists, releasing high-quality recordings and maintaining a catalog that is considered a reference point for blues fans and collectors. With "Shut up & Play!", Alligator once again underscores its commitment to powerful, contemporary blues that remains faithful to its roots.

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CDAL5020

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