I’m amazed at how Joe keeps it fresh, as he seems to churn out albums every week. Whether it be solo records or collaborations, and even side projects, there is so much with JoBo on it out there.
This album was put out in 2018, and has the full ensemble, with female backing singers, and horn section. All original compositions this time, and no covers. Evil Mama has Joe’s patented blues rock groove, and this is a really great track. King Bee Shakedown is more of a traditional fast blues shuffle, and sounds epic with the full band – almost a big band vibe. This sets the tone for the whole record: a mixture of modern blues rock groovers and more traditional sounding pieces, even a jug band sounding tune with Pick Up The Pieces. Joe has a love of country, and that shows through on the Ghost Of Macon Jones. My favourite track is the opening tune, Evil Mama. It’s one of the best things he’s done. From the Zeppelin drum fill at the beginning, this track has such a killer groove. Great album.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
