Bongo Boy Magazine Backroom Blues Vol. 4 Issue 3 | Page 43

Album Review By – beachsloth . com for Skope
Delivering a soulful piece is Jim Labos ’ opening “ The Blues Never Die ”. From the organ to the nimble guitar , everything simply works . Tying it all together are the carefully crafted lyrics whose impassioned delivery works wonders .
On “ Searching For the Truth ” Devin Leigh neatly brings classic rock and country into a satisfying whole . Anchored by a powerful rhythm , the song is propelled forward . The attention to detail results in a fully-formed sound that is deeply satisfying .
Buck69 creates a classic kind of cool with “ Dead End Road ”. Offering rather playful observations on a life lived most fully , the song possesses a grand luxuriant sound . Lyrics are outstanding and the approach infuses the blues with a lounge-like vibe .
Shimmering organ and blistering guitar introduce the raw intensity of Mike Gallemore ’ s “ Ride That Train ”. A funky bass line holds the piece together . Grooves sprawl across the rather