Madam Mayhem is backed by a
solid band which includes bassist extraordinaire Billy Sheehan
who also manned the producer’s
chair for the engaging Now You
Know.
Bad News Barnes has been entertaining folks with his unique
brand of blues satire for over
three decades. His 90 Proof
Truth is overflowing with caustic commentary on contemporary issues. The first three tracks
are prime examples of his witty
word play in the tradition of
Hokum styled blues. Bad News
Barnes might endear himself to
women declaring with horns that
America not only needs a female
president but a queen. “Salt
Sugar and Fat” is a winsome
warning about bad foods as he
name checks product endorsers
such as Tony the Tiger. “Post Op
Transgender” is timely as is the
rest of this bluesy album which
tackles hard truths with humor.
The last four covers are live re-
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