Duke Robillard, himself, declares
Blues Bash to be “packed with plenty of bright sounding Fender guitar a la Ike Turner, Lefty Bates, etc. Just a good listening or dancing record like the
blues records I bought when I was a kid. It was pretty much a reunion of sorts and I wanted the material to be simple, straight-ahead ‘50s style
blues and
R&B… Basically it’s a
blues party album and that feeling is what I wanted to convey.”
And while Duke has admitted that his concept for
Blues Bash was to make a straight vintage-style
blues album with rhythmic grooves and no hook-laden songs, as always, the music is impeccable, classy and powerful. Two stellar horn sections (including one that reunites him with many members of the original Roomful of
Blues horns), searing guitar and organ solos, boogie woogie piano and guest vocalists Chris Cote and Michelle Willson help to propel the groove. Duke is in his element here, displaying his authority, versatility, passion and virtuosity. Not only is
Blues Bash the kind of album that made so many
blues fans fall in love with Duke’s music, it’s a career highlight from one of the world’s best.
1. Do You Mean It (featuring Chris Cote) - 2:42
2. No Time - 4:21
3. What Can I Do (featuring Chris Cote) - 3:01
4. Everybody Ain't Your Friend - 4:29
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6. You Played On My Piano (featuring Michelle Evil Gal Willson) - 4:08
7. Ain't Gonna Do It - 3:31
8. You Don t Know What You re Doin (featuring Chris Cote) - 1:57
9. Give Me All The Love You Got - 3:40
10. Just Chillin' - 9:58