Paul Rose – Double
Life (Mita Records).
Rose has built his fan-base over the years but this, his 12th
album, may well be the one to bring him widespread attention. A mix of classics
like Honey Hush, If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don’t Want To Be Right) and Stormy
Monday would seem commonplace. However, the treatment of these standards and
Rose’s superb guitar playing makes the album well worth seeking out. Guest
vocalists pepper the album; Terry Evans on the beautiful, Gospel influenced
Dark End Of The Street, Sweet Pea Atkinson on the rocking Ball & Chain and Raffia Ford
on the excellent R&B of Crazy ‘Bout You Baby are standouts.
David Blue.
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