A Spot of Blue in a dark world
There are some musicians who play really really well. Then, there are those musicians who play really really well and just know what to play! With Spot of Blue, you're almost guaranteed the latter! Beautiful... WOW!!! More great stuff from "Spot of Blue." This particular groove, 'Blame It On Me' is something of a departure from their earlier material on their first album, "Livin' Life This Way" but what a nice departure it is. Jazzy, sweet and with an airy Latin beat, it just flows nice and easy-like into the ears. In fact, they all do! With 5 new songs on NOISEHEAD, (all from their new album entitled "Country Has No Color") Spot of Blue enhances their reputation as well as their repertoire with some great new music; a terrific and diverse selection of tracks that come with superb musicianship, high quality arrangements and that 'just slightly' off color, off tune (but highly recognizable) voice of Gary Hankins that's so reminiscent of Tom Rush from the 1960's and 70's (who was known for his unique and subtley beautiful arrangements and Northern folksy, down to earth and civilized but countrified out-of-the-mainstream voice). What this all adds up to is some really phenomenal new songs to sink your ears into. The next one, 'On A Wire' is just another great Gary Hankins-sounding tune... pure and classic Contemporary Country Pop; while, 'War Is Hell' (one of my favorites) just drives you into a chasm with some awesome Devil-may-care fiddle and guitar. 'Blowin' and Goin', another really nice-soundin' tune, adds some of that traditional-sounding light country folk to the overall mix; while their last and latest song up to now 'Waiting'... is just classic Gary Hankins, a little bit of Country, a little bit of Folk, and a little bit of Pop, played and sung with subtlety and feeling. Hats off to Spot of Blue for their rich use of wonderfully written, arranged and played musical compositions that just make you want to listen and listen up for more. - Magic Potion