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Watermelon Slim - 2019 - Church of the Blues [FLAC]
Artist: Watermelon Slim
Title: Church of the Blues
Format: CD, Album
Producer: Watermelon Slim
Release Date: January 25, 2019
Recorded: December, 2017 & March, 2018 at Bell Lab Studio, Norman, OK and Music & Arts Studio, Memphis, TN
Genre: Blues, Harmonica Blues, Modern Electric Blues Chicago Blues
Duration: 56:16
Watermelon Slim:
Wikipedia:
William Homans, (born 1949) professionally known as "Watermelon Slim", is an American blues musician. He plays both guitar and harmonica. He is currently signed to NorthernBlues Music, based in Toronto, Ontario. Homans has also earned bachelor's and master's degrees from University of Oregon and Oklahoma State University.
Church of the Blues:
Amazon Review:
Church of The Blues, is a stunning mix of authentic new blues recordings. 7 Watermelon Slim penned original songs along with 7 soon to be classic tributes to past masters, such as Muddy Waters & Fred McDowell. This time around Slim brings along some of his favorite blues artists Bob Margolin (Guitarist for Muddy Waters 1973-80), John Nemeth, Nick Schnebelen, Albert Castiglia, Joe Louis Walker, and Sherman Holmes (Holmes Brothers). This record is destined to be a classic for a modern Electric blues record.
Spill Magazine Review by Bianca Mazziotti:
Church Of Blues is the new album by Bill Homans, also known in the blues community as Watermelon Slim. The album, which is out today, features seven of Watermelon Slim’s original songs as well as seven blues favourites. Church Of Blues is Watermelon Slim’s thirteenth album; his first album, Merry Airbrakes, was released in 1973. The skillset he has gained throughout his long career is clearly demonstrated in his unique voice and sound.
Watermelon Slim sings about a bevy of topics from taxes and technology to love and relationship troubles. In “Post-Modern Blues”, he addresses the problems of society, complaining that technology is “dumbing us down” and wondering if it is a government plan in the lines, “don’t use your mind/everyone keep your eyes glued to the screen”.
Aside from his insightful lyrics, the guitar stands out in all of his songs. There are amazing guitar solos in Church Of Blues, especially in “Mni Wicomi – The Water Song” and “Gypsy Woman”. This album feels like Watermelon Slim is completely in his element, and even though he is singing the blues, you will feel anything but blue when listening to him play.
Watermelon Slim and the talented artists featured on the album are seasoned musicians in every way. There is not one song I would call a weak link, so if you are a blues fan this album is a must-listen.
Tracklist:
01. St. Peter's Ledger - 3:08
02. Tax Man Blues - 6:13
03. Gyspy Woman - 5:16
04. Post-Modern Blues - 3:23
05. Get Out of My Life Woman - 3:09
06. Mni Wiconi - The Water Song - 4:21
07. Me and My Woman - 2:51
08. Smokestack Lightning - 4:43
09. That Ole 1-4-5 - 2:26
10. Holler # 4 - 6:00
11. 61 Highway Blues - 6:23
12. Too Much Alcohol - 2:30
13. Charlottesville (Blues for My Nation) - 3:17
14. Halloween Mama - 2:28
Personnel:
Watermelon Slim - Electric Slide Guitar, Harmonica, Primary Artist, Production Assistant, Vocals
John Allouise - Guitar (Bass)
Matt Blagg - Trumpet
Albert Castiglia - Guitar (Electric)
Chris Hicks - Saxophone
Sherman Holmes - Vocals
Ike Lamb Guitar - (Electric)
Bob Margolin - Guitar (Electric)
John Németh - Vocals
Nick Schnebelen - Electric Slide Guitar
Joe Louis Walker - Guitar (Electric)
Kevin Webb - Trombone
Brian Wells - Drums
Chris Wiser - Keyboards
Red Young - Keyboards
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