BOOGIE BONE
''PRO-BONE-O''
2011
46:21
1. Deep Black Water/4:07
2. Got It Made/4:45
3. The Preacher/3:25
4. Stranded/4:02
5. Why/3:50
6. How Blue Are You/3:55
7. Too Old To Die Young/3:07
8. Good Times/4:06
9. Inside Out/3:20
10. Serves Me Right/4:37
11. It Don't Matter/4:00
12. One Day/3:06
Review
By Greg Johnson
Recently while talking to Boogie Bone's Steven Dee Williams and Howlin' Jake Johnson, they explained to me that their new CD Pro-Bone-O was going to be a bit toned down, aiming to appease the more traditional blues lovers. Well, before all of you die-hard Bone Heads start to bemoan what will befall your beloved band, let me tell you that there is no need to worry. Boogie Bone may have taken what they term as a toned down approach, but this new album still kicks things out in high gear.
I do have to say that the band is certainly all over the map with musical approaches for what has to be their most eclectic release to date. But though it may take a variety of paths, it all sounds great. These guys write exceptional lyrics and Johnson is the perfect front man to deliver those words. They're all splendid musicians that have a feel as if they were hand-crafted to fit together. Henry Gavaldon and Todd "Spud" Stevens are a solid rhythm section, putting the spark behind whatever direction that Williams' guitar and the hodge-podge of instrumentation offered by Steve Snyder travel. And those two travel extensively, playing off from one another brilliantly throughout the disc..
Right off the get-go, you have the two Steves open with a train-like rhythm of guitar and harmonica on "Deep Black Water," that paces its way right into a rocker number on "Got It Made." That second track is more of the type of song you may be used to from Boogie Bone, but they quickly change pace into perhaps the most traditional sounding acoustic blues piece they've done to date on "The Preacher," as the basic acoustic guitar and harp are highlighted with handclaps and footstomps holding the beat.
The album continues with its diverse patterns with funky-paced "Stranded" that offers a bit of a James Brown feel on Snyder's sax work; a little psychedelic break between guitar and keys midway through "How Blue Are You"; and even bringing on an Eastern flavor with Williams' guitar achieving a little sitar-like tone on "Too Old To Die Young" (now if that isn't your expected Boogie Bone title for a song, what is?). Plus there's the feel-good number recalling hanging out with your buddies on "Good Times" where you spend the night drinking, possibly getting into a little fight, while "making jokes about your sisters and mothers."
Pro-Bone-O may not be the type of fare that you've heard from them before, but this album works. It offers new directions for the band and they have what it takes to bring them all across in the grandest manner. Another winning release from Boogie Bone. Can they do no wrong? Not with material like they've given us so far. Pro-Bone-O follows suit!
OFFICIAL SITE
''PRO-BONE-O''
2011
46:21
1. Deep Black Water/4:07
2. Got It Made/4:45
3. The Preacher/3:25
4. Stranded/4:02
5. Why/3:50
6. How Blue Are You/3:55
7. Too Old To Die Young/3:07
8. Good Times/4:06
9. Inside Out/3:20
10. Serves Me Right/4:37
11. It Don't Matter/4:00
12. One Day/3:06
Review
By Greg Johnson
Recently while talking to Boogie Bone's Steven Dee Williams and Howlin' Jake Johnson, they explained to me that their new CD Pro-Bone-O was going to be a bit toned down, aiming to appease the more traditional blues lovers. Well, before all of you die-hard Bone Heads start to bemoan what will befall your beloved band, let me tell you that there is no need to worry. Boogie Bone may have taken what they term as a toned down approach, but this new album still kicks things out in high gear.
I do have to say that the band is certainly all over the map with musical approaches for what has to be their most eclectic release to date. But though it may take a variety of paths, it all sounds great. These guys write exceptional lyrics and Johnson is the perfect front man to deliver those words. They're all splendid musicians that have a feel as if they were hand-crafted to fit together. Henry Gavaldon and Todd "Spud" Stevens are a solid rhythm section, putting the spark behind whatever direction that Williams' guitar and the hodge-podge of instrumentation offered by Steve Snyder travel. And those two travel extensively, playing off from one another brilliantly throughout the disc..
Right off the get-go, you have the two Steves open with a train-like rhythm of guitar and harmonica on "Deep Black Water," that paces its way right into a rocker number on "Got It Made." That second track is more of the type of song you may be used to from Boogie Bone, but they quickly change pace into perhaps the most traditional sounding acoustic blues piece they've done to date on "The Preacher," as the basic acoustic guitar and harp are highlighted with handclaps and footstomps holding the beat.
The album continues with its diverse patterns with funky-paced "Stranded" that offers a bit of a James Brown feel on Snyder's sax work; a little psychedelic break between guitar and keys midway through "How Blue Are You"; and even bringing on an Eastern flavor with Williams' guitar achieving a little sitar-like tone on "Too Old To Die Young" (now if that isn't your expected Boogie Bone title for a song, what is?). Plus there's the feel-good number recalling hanging out with your buddies on "Good Times" where you spend the night drinking, possibly getting into a little fight, while "making jokes about your sisters and mothers."
Pro-Bone-O may not be the type of fare that you've heard from them before, but this album works. It offers new directions for the band and they have what it takes to bring them all across in the grandest manner. Another winning release from Boogie Bone. Can they do no wrong? Not with material like they've given us so far. Pro-Bone-O follows suit!
OFFICIAL SITE
