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Live ReviewKim Wilson is a true master bandleader, arranger and producer. He usually saves the more bluesy material to his "Blues Review" band while the more rock-oriented material gets airplay with this, the institution of blues-infused rock&roll. This is the first live album this ultimate live band has ever made and it also brings a lot of expectations. The material ranges from the rockier "Tough Enough" and "Wrap it up" to more straight blues in "Where were you" and T-Bone Walker's "Hustle is on". This concert was originally produced for a live web-cast and it shows in the strict discipline of the arrangements. The usual flair for improvisations are replaced by tightly orchestrated arrangements where every detail has been placed to receive the ultimate output. The side-effect to this is that it sounds slightly more rehearsed than a usual concert by this fabulous outfit. The backing consists of Kid Ramos, Gene Taylor, Stephen Hodges, Willie Campbell and background singers/organ/horns on some songs. As time constraints has been imposed it lacks that nth degree of fluidity that is so apparent on Kim Wilson's solo outing "Smokin Joint". Kim's wonderful harmonica playing is only heard on 3 songs and has been mixed down very low in the mix. Despite these shortcomings, this is a treat for all fans of the band and a welcome addition to the catalogue. The sheer power of the proceedings is evident and when the band rocks - they certainly rock! Kim's vocals, as always, amazes with that smooth but powerful delivery that never fails but comes out at best in the more bluesy material. There has been quite some time since the band was in the studio and it is overdue to hear this fantastic band in this setting, as the last year's studio efforts have been true studio experiments with studio musicians. This is a rocking tour-de-force that stands as an example of what a tight band this really is. I cannot see how the band members could be any better: Gene's barrelhouse piano, Kid's stinging guitar or Willie's steady basslines and they are definitely a band to catch live, especially since the catalogue of songs are so vast. I will look forward to the next outing and will put this one to my conclusive list of Fabulous Thunderbird recordings!
One interesting fact in regards to the current lineup of the T-Birds is that all current members used to play with James Harman, and can be heard in studio settings on "Extra Napkins" and "Mo Napkins" - absolute must-hears!!Live Overview

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