The Reedcutters

"I have previously heard recordings by the Reedcutters knocking out lively, energetic covers of R&B classics by Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and Elmore James etc. They have now added Jon Slidewell to their name and produced a 5 track EP of new material all penned by Slidewell but still describe themselves as playing “Old school R&B Blues music”. Opener So In Love is a chunky Feelgoods style rocker featuring speedy guitar chops, sturdy vocals and wailing harmonica from Slidewell. Title track Someone New features slashing slide guitar and aggressive vocals as Slidewell states “I'm going home to find myself and maybe someone new”. This is no frills, in your face Blues/R&B full of raw energy and enthusiasm which brings joy to the heart. Catch them live if you get the chance. The pace drops for The Devil's Make a slow loping blues lament featuring acoustic guitar, yearning vocals and blues wailing harp as Slidewell states “She's got the voice of an angel but the tongue of a snake”. In stark contrast to the previous number The Girl Next Door is a jaunty, upbeat, toe tapping ditty featuring Jake Poole on lead guitar and Leigh Eaton on drums. Closing track Love Disfigured Me rounds off this brief excursion into what the band call “Old Skool R&B”. A very enjoyable listen and I look forward to a full album of stonking, passionate songs which never outstay their welcome and are all under three minutes."

Thanks to DAVE DRURY for the review.