Tag: Larkin Poe

I think the first review I did for this blog was Larkin Poe, well the randomizer throws them your way again.

This album from 2018 is basically just the two Lovell sisters playing everything themselves. A mixture of originals and covers, the sisters are taking us deep into Mississippi blues territory on this one. Rebecca’s vocals have such depth and feel for one so young, and on the original Cast Em Out she seriously delivers. Pink & Red has a very modern delivery with that delta backdrop not too far away.

The sister’s versions of blues and gospel classics, John The Revelator and Robert Johnson’s Come On In My Kitchen, may have some blues purists crying in there fried chicken but I love these versions as they breath new life into them.

Tracks like Wanted Woman – AC/DC have again that very modern feel with programming and loops that should appeal to younger ones among us with some great lap steel and slide from Megan.

Please do yourselves a favour and check Larkin Poe out. They are incredible and deserve your support. If we ever get back to going to gigs again I will be first in line when they call by.

9/10 from The Grooveman.

I didn’t fully appreciate this band until I caught them playing live at the Ottawa Bluesfest a few years ago. They blew me away with how good they were. Blues for a modern age. Fronted by sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, they are the best blues/roots band I have seen for a long time.

Album opener Sometimes is pure delta blues which sets the tone perfectly for the rest of the record. Rebecca’s voice is just perfect for the music they play. Fly Like an Eagle is my personal favourite. There is so much emotion on this record I’m not sure any words I write can do it justice. Just close your eyes and you could be on the banks of the Mississippi. Listen to Hard Time Killing Floor Blues to catch my drift. There is some great slide/lap steel played by Megan.

Love this record. If anyone has a remote interest in blues/roots music they should own this record.

9/10 from The Grooveman.