Cool Review we just got in!!!! DANG! Hey Hey SoulOSound Records SOSRCD 101 It has been said that Markey Blue breathes new life into classic soul. After living with the disk for quite some time, I have to say that I do agree. Hey Hey consists of a dozen original tunes written predominantly as a collaborative effort but all having Jeannette Markey and Ric Latina heavily involved in the mix. Essentially classic soul with elements of so much more in the mix that it is impossible to put this band in a box, Hey Hey is smooth, very well played with immaculate arrangements. Whatever you choose to call it, this is party music. This is an album that should come with a complimentary pair of dancin’ shoes, ‘cuz you’re going to need them to be sure. With enough of that classic soul vibe to keep the old-timers like me happy and contemporary enough to keep the younger generations and those who just like to dance on their feet and dancing through the night, Markey Blue has hit on a vibe that works for all involved. With that “big band” sound and Markey’s incredibly strong vocals this one is sure to be a winner on more fronts than one. Call it what you will, good music is wherever you find it and, this is good music. This is another one of those pieces that has a timeless quality about it. I hear so many elements of those different styles of soul from Stax to Muscle Shoals and all points between…suffice it to say that guitarist Ric Latina has done his homework and spent a considerable amount of time honing his skills and working things through to get just the sound that the band wanted to share with the world. They succeeded and the result is a high-energy delight that, if not to everyone’s liking, will appeal to a large portion of the blues/roots crowd. This is extremely well played and, while quite good to be sure, would probably blow you right out of your shoes if you caught the act in a club. Enjoy! -- Bill Wilson Website - markeyblue/ FaceBook - https://facebook/pages/Markey-Blue/191338757601489 YouTube - https://youtube/results?search_query=Markey+Blue
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:32:32 +0000
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