A man of many hats, most people know Dale Thompson as the lead singer for Bride. In addition to Bride, Thompson has recorded several solo albums. The first was a low-production indie with some blues influences, Speak into the Machine. The second, Dale Thompson showed even more blues influences, and while it grabbed my attention, it didn't keep it. Trust me--he keeps getting better. I like this third attempt. While it's probably too sanitized to please a true blues fan, it's close enough for me. "One Man's Opinion" seemed pretty weak musically, but most tracks will have you tapping your toe. "Hand Me Down Religion" and "Ain't No Devil" stand out as personal favorites. Plenty of saxes, trombones, trumpets, and a Hammond organ in addition to the usual guitars, basses, and drums make this an album worth picking up. At this rate, by the time he's ready to hang up his Bride hat, the blues hat should fit just fine.
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HM Magazine #72Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovernThe lead singer of Bride has done it again, with his second blues record. Utilizing some of Louisville's finest blues and jazz musicians, Dale himself again takes on a now trademark Tom Waits/Robert Plant vocal style. The result is a credible project, breathing a breath of fresh air into the genre of contemporary blues. A tune or two here ("Hand Me Down Religion") feature a soulful Gospel choir,…Similar sounding releases
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