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Steve Hunter: The Manhattan Blues Project
By Track review of "The Brooklyn Shuffle"Hunter initiates the piece with a bit of tenacity and builds tension, hued with slightly distorted lines and chunky chord voicings. He takes the first hard-rock blues solo, followed by Depp who rings the upper- registers with wailing single note licks and conveys a solid affinity for the blues, looming as a capable technician at the very least. Aerosmith's Joe Perry follows suit along with Hunter's spouse Karen who provides the "shooby doo-bop" background vocals, signaling a sense of antiquity for the closeout. Otherwise, each track on this enjoyable album casts an alternating vibe via Hunter's deft acoustic and electric work, conveying great sensitivity while reaffirming his stature as one of the best in the business.
Personnel
Steve Hunter
bass, electricSteve Hunter: guitar (1st solo), drum programming, bass; Johnny Depp: guitar (2nd solo); Joe Perry: guitar (3rd solo); Karen Hunter: background vocals.
Album information
Title: The Manhattan Blues Project | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Self Produced
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