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A continuation of the sound established on his Alligator debut, I Smell Smoke is even more impressive than its much-heralded predecessor. While vocally Michael Burks still invites comparison to Albert King, especially on gospel-fried ballads like "Lie to Me" (the Flying V guitar he sports on this album's cover shot further reinforces the similarities between the two artists), his guitar work has become more electrified and confident. With a tone sounding at times like Eric Clapton's psychedelic work in Cream and a rugged four-piece band supporting him, this is a tough, uncompromising contemporary blues/blues-rock/R&B album that doesn't pull punches. Co-produced and mixed by veteran Jim Gaines, the sound is professional but not polished, with Burks' strong persona commanding attention. However, the songs -- which are far above average -- are as important as the performance. Mostly written by outside sources, Burks avoids the crowd-pleasing covers that populate his live shows, instead digging into obscure tunes such as Latimore's "Let the Doorknob Hit You," delivering them with his gutsy punch. His playing often takes on a Buddy Guy-styled intensity, with leads that reach out of the speakers, wrapping around and reeling you in. Even the slow blues tracks are played full-bore, but the closing "Snake Eggs," with just guitar and Billy Gibson's fiery, overdriven Little Walter-styled harmonica, shows that Michael Burks doesn't need help to create all the smoke he wants.
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo
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Payton, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Guitar Killer, Inc., 2631 W. Ansile, Chicago, IL 60625, MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Hatley, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Billy Buck Music, 2459 Brookwood Rd., Richmond, VA 23235, MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
tiven, Composer, Lyricist - Reale, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Roger C. Reale dba Terminal Zone Music, 74 Mill Plain Rd., Branford, CT 06405-27, MusicPublisher - Universal-Polygram Intl. Publ./Ralph Young Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Universal-Songs of Polygram Intl/Private Domain Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Steen, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Latersville Music c/o Bug Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher - Avarice & Greed Publ., MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Latimore, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - EMI Longitude Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher - Malaco Music c/o Peer Music, 5358 Melrose Ave., Ste. 400, Los Angeles, CA 90038, MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
James, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Troppo Forte Music, 4093 Diamond Ruby, Suite 7, Box 300, Christiansted, US Virgi, MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Jones, Composer, Lyricist - Publisher Unknown, MusicPublisher - Polk, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher - Avarice & Greed Publ., MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Steen, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Latersville Music c/o Bug Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Michael Burks, MainArtist - Schwilm, Composer, Lyricist - Bishop Gabig Music, 3260 Sawtelle Blvd., # 210, Los Angeles, CA 90066-1649, MusicPublisher
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Chronique
A continuation of the sound established on his Alligator debut, I Smell Smoke is even more impressive than its much-heralded predecessor. While vocally Michael Burks still invites comparison to Albert King, especially on gospel-fried ballads like "Lie to Me" (the Flying V guitar he sports on this album's cover shot further reinforces the similarities between the two artists), his guitar work has become more electrified and confident. With a tone sounding at times like Eric Clapton's psychedelic work in Cream and a rugged four-piece band supporting him, this is a tough, uncompromising contemporary blues/blues-rock/R&B album that doesn't pull punches. Co-produced and mixed by veteran Jim Gaines, the sound is professional but not polished, with Burks' strong persona commanding attention. However, the songs -- which are far above average -- are as important as the performance. Mostly written by outside sources, Burks avoids the crowd-pleasing covers that populate his live shows, instead digging into obscure tunes such as Latimore's "Let the Doorknob Hit You," delivering them with his gutsy punch. His playing often takes on a Buddy Guy-styled intensity, with leads that reach out of the speakers, wrapping around and reeling you in. Even the slow blues tracks are played full-bore, but the closing "Snake Eggs," with just guitar and Billy Gibson's fiery, overdriven Little Walter-styled harmonica, shows that Michael Burks doesn't need help to create all the smoke he wants.
© Hal Horowitz /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 12 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:51:41
- Artistes principaux : Michael Burks
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Alligator Records
- Genre : Blues/Country/Folk Blues
2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2003 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
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