CD Review
Indigenous
Indigenous
Silvertone - 2876-53480-2
by Gary Weeks
Review date: October 2004
|
|
"Keeping the Blues Alive Award" Achievement for Blues on the Internet Presented by The Blues Foundation
| |
Forging a relationship with the Silvertone label might have proven a strong
career move with Indigenous. Their last work entitled Circle found the
Native Americans musically weak at the knees. Compared to the initial debut
Things We Do, fans found Circle too blasé and not being a coup de grace for
which they hoped for.
Their first Silvertone effort finds Indigenous retracing their steps and
going for a visceral sound targeted to hit listeners in the groin and melt
the headphones of youngsters who can't get enough of Mato Nanji's blazing
solo work. Hit single "C'mon Suzie" comes with rich musical hooks and solos
out of the Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn Museums of Natural Arts.
"What You Do To Me" heavy-metal shuffles to a warbeat through a tight rhythm
section made up of Bassist Pte, percussionist Horse and drummer Horse.
"Hold On" becomes a slow rock staple of watery guitar licks and
accelerating into a neuron bomb of Nanji's explosive licks. Mato clutches
the Hendrix umbrella tightly in "I'm Still Here."
Indigenous could stand at the vanguard as purveyors of a garage band
blues-rock sound their colleagues lack out of fear for having their purse
strings pulled by corporate machines. Jimmy Reed's "Shame Shame Shame"
turns into an effects mismash because of Mato's Pro-Tools usage on his
guitar. "I Wonder" has Indigenous digging deep into their blues shopping
bag and bringing a full entrée of Jimi Hendrix steak and Stevie Ray Vaughn
chocolate cake to the table. "Monkeyshuffle" with its Texas backdrop lets
us know about Stevie's older brother Jimmy.
Nanji's baritone like vocals take a period of adjustment. Even if they are
unacceptable, the guitar work and full throttle rhythm section of Indigenous
meld a sound of heavy-metal, blues, rock and pychedelia appealing to young
kids and aging hippies who left their hearts at the muddy fields of
Woodstock.
Buy this CD NOW:
Your purchase through the Amazon.com links at the end of each review, or by simply clicking on this banner (below) to order this or many other products from Amazon, helps to support this website as well as the featured blues artist.
"This review is copyright © 2004 by Gary Weeks, and Blues On Stage at: www.mnblues.com, all rights reserved. Copy, duplication or download prohibited without permission."
Copyright reuse notice: If you would like to reprint or use this review please include the above copyright notice, contained within the quotation marks, PLUS this statement: "Used with permission." Then send an email to Ray at: mnblues@aol.com indicating how you are using the review or the website page address it will be appearing on. Thanks!
Your purchase through the Amazon.com links at the end of each review, or by simply clicking on this banner (below) to order this or many other products from Amazon, helps to support this website as well as the featured blues artist.
Click on this banner to get you new low percent credit card:
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! You can help support this blues website by making a contribution (click on the banner below for details).
Or mail a donation to: Ray Stiles % Blues On Stage, PO Box 582983, Mpls, MN 55458. Thanks!
Web Hosting & Design:
CLICK HERE for Web Design SPECIAL, get your own website for just $75.
The most affordable web hosting and design services available. Click Here
to find out how you can host your current site at Blues On Stage, or how I can help you design your own website!
If you would like your CD reviewed, please send TWO (2) copies, along with promotional material to:
Blues On Stage
PO Box 582983
Minneapolis, MN 55458-2983
E-mail Ray Stiles @ mnblues@aol.com with any questions.
|
Ray Stiles at: mnblues@aol.com
Copyright © 2004 Ray M. Stiles & Blues On Stage All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, or any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author. Blues On Stage is a ® Trademark of Ray Stiles.
|
|