Back in November I mention that Kansas’ Moreland & Arbuckle had recently signed with Fred Litwin’s Northern Blues label and were preparing their label debut, 1861. At the time, I was looking forward to hearing it but I wasn’t sure what to expect. I mean, another Floyd’s Market would have been great and I would have happily written about it on here. What I got certainly wasn’t what I expected…no, it’s oh so much better…hell, I can’t even write about it without a huge smile coming across my face. They turned their juke joint/back porch/hill county boogie up to 11, threw in a little 1960’s garage rock, and added more soul than a bowl of Louisiana gumbo.
Saying this album is Essential Listening is like saying Angelina Jolie is a’ight. This album is a party in the form of 12 tracks and it gets my highest endorsement. Northern Blues, a label that prides it self on bringing fresh talent to the blues world, has brought you guys a winner. Check it out!
Moreland & Arbuckle – Gonna Send You Back To Georgia
Moreland & Arbuckle – Please Please Mammy
Moreland & Arbuckle – The Legend
Moreland & Arbuckle’s Official Site, Moreland & Arbuckle on myspace, Buy (and you need to) 1861
7 Responses to “Moreland & Arbuckle – 1861”
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This is unreal. Holy sh&t was my only reaction. Great post.
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I’m glad somebody else out there is diggin’ these guys.
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BUY IT AND BOOGIE! The boys have got it goin’!!!
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Great album! Best blues album so far this year, easy! Gotta see what I can do to get these guys to play in New Mexico!!!
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1861 is a brilliant sound…I am bringing these guys up to northern british Columbia next jan 2009 to play at our festival!