Thank you Jane! Excellent review as always!
And here is mine.
Disclaimer: had to gather all my strengths to listen to the album from the beginning to the end - yes, it hits that close to home.
Here I go: raw unedited opinion after first listen
1. Evil Mama - OMFG - loving it. Oustanding. Lyrics, music, everything - you nailed it!!!!!
2.King Bee Shakedown - buzzing - AAAA - awesome. Great. Just great #youshookme
3. Molly O - no. Big no. Flaccid. Missing something substantial. Don't no what - but this hanging on one note is wrong. Love the lyrics though.
4. Deep in the Blues Again - another no from me , but a different kind. Great song but maybe better acoustic? I don't know. Something missing.
5. Self-inflicted Wounds - it is a song about my life - so I better bow and listen.
6. Pick Up the Pieces - love,. love, love this song. Remember my english teacher here - " When you pronounce "P' in English - imagine you blowing the candle: "Ppppp" pieces.... Phick Up the Pieces... I love you JOe....
7. The Ghost of Macon Jones - my favorite song. Love dual male vocal harmonies. Everything about this song is perfect. My favorite song of the album.
8. Just 'Cos YOu Can - A HIT. YEASSSS> Can I scream into you face Joe - """"""""""">>>>> it's me screaming .....
9. Redemption. Hmmm... Greatt song. But too much gas on chorus. This IS a male song. Had to stay this way. Didn't need those high notes. Great music though.
10. I've Got Some Mind Over What Matters - I've bought my first plaid shirt because of JOE. Yes Joe - you are that powerful. LOVE YOU.
11. - have no words except if I ever want to kill myself - this will be the song that I will crank up.
12. Love is a Gamble - sure is. And you are always winning JOE!!! Blues eluxe feel to bit.... love it... Thank you Joe, Band, Kevin....