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Michael Burks' third release on Alligator Records, Iron Man, is as close to being a live album as you can get from a studio performance. This could be attributed to Burks using his seasoned road band on this date instead of the Memphis studio musicians used previously on Make It Rain and I Smell Smoke. Alongside Burks' searing Flying V strut, Wayne Sharp's greasy Hammond B-3 dominates this set, reveling in soul and rock influences, including a cover version of Free's "Fire and Water," a definite nod to the blues-rock audience Burks has gained over his 30-plus years on the road. While Iron Man is an overall inspired modern electric blues disc, a few missteps hamper the session. "Ashes in My Ashtray," penned by Chicago bluesman Jimmy Johnson, would have made a better instrumental in this particular case, as the lyrics get in the way of an intense Burks guitar performance. "Don't Waste My Time" is a pleasant enough midtempo track, but falls by the wayside compared to the gritty blues of "Changed Man" and "Love Disease." As on previous releases, Burks' explosive guitar solos are the most notable aspect to this enthusiastic, if somewhat predictable, outing.
© Al Campbell /TiVo
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Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Feldman, Composer, Lyricist - Seiger, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Feztunes adm by Bughouse Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Jones, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Struggletime Music, 5916 S.E. 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97202, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Johnson, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Jimmy Johnson dba Granite City Music, 14533 S. Justine, Harvey, IL 60426, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Wilkin, Composer, Lyricist - Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Avarice & Greed Music, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Hahn, Composer, Lyricist - Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Avarice & Greed Music, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
ELLIS, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Heartfixer Music, 1802 Council Bluff Dr., Atlanta, GA 30345-4142, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
James, Composer, Lyricist - Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher - Fred James Music, MusicPublisher - Iglauer, Composer, Lyricist
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Rodgers, Composer, Lyricist - Fraser, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Fairwood Music USA dba Fairwest Music USA adm by MCS America Inc., 1625 Broadway, MusicPublisher
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Burks, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Burks, MainArtist - Eyeball Music, MusicPublisher - Iglauer, Composer, Lyricist
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Album review
Michael Burks' third release on Alligator Records, Iron Man, is as close to being a live album as you can get from a studio performance. This could be attributed to Burks using his seasoned road band on this date instead of the Memphis studio musicians used previously on Make It Rain and I Smell Smoke. Alongside Burks' searing Flying V strut, Wayne Sharp's greasy Hammond B-3 dominates this set, reveling in soul and rock influences, including a cover version of Free's "Fire and Water," a definite nod to the blues-rock audience Burks has gained over his 30-plus years on the road. While Iron Man is an overall inspired modern electric blues disc, a few missteps hamper the session. "Ashes in My Ashtray," penned by Chicago bluesman Jimmy Johnson, would have made a better instrumental in this particular case, as the lyrics get in the way of an intense Burks guitar performance. "Don't Waste My Time" is a pleasant enough midtempo track, but falls by the wayside compared to the gritty blues of "Changed Man" and "Love Disease." As on previous releases, Burks' explosive guitar solos are the most notable aspect to this enthusiastic, if somewhat predictable, outing.
© Al Campbell /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 01:00:14
- Main artists: Michael Burks
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Alligator Records
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Blues
2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2008 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
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