The 5th album from Ceri James is a solid piece of work, real class in its presentation and execution. Eleven songs in all that rock, roll, and seep through your senses leaving a big smile on your face. Musicianship is first class from the six piece, Three Fifths.
There is nothing new, from a new music point of view but, that not what the record is about, indeed this record fits nicely in the UK Country Rock market alongside bands such as, The Low Ryders, Treetop Flyers and Danny & The Champions of the World.
The album contains more than a nod to the blues as well. ‘Wishing Moon’ and ‘Austere Crimes and Hard Times’ are prime example of how the band extends themselves throughout the record.
A Welshman domiciled in London, between 2004-6 Ceri was a licensed busker on The London Underground, so he breathes the city and this band should be welcome in many venues throughout the streets of our fair capital.
A great record for a road trip or a smoky bar (is there such a thing anymore?) and a pint.
Pete
9/11
