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Known for his dazzling stage show, which is highlighted by all manner of leaps, somersaults, and other assorted guitar-playing gymnastics, Guitar Shorty on disc is generally a poor substitute, but he still radiates tremendous energy on this set from Alligator Records. His guitar playing is rich, deep, and heavy as plutonium on these tracks; his vocals are strong and soulful, and there's little doubt that after nearly 50 years in the blues business Shorty is still going strong. Working with a hard blues-rock combo that features Jake Andrews on rhythm guitar, Wyzard on bass, John Thomas on keyboards, and Alvino Bennett on drums, Shorty roars through these cuts like a train at full steam, and he sounds confident and assured, a Texas blues man completely on top of his game. Highlights include a blistering "Runaway Train," the metaphor-drenched "Fine Cadillac," and two powerful and topical Guitar Shorty originals, "We the People" and "Cost of Livin'," both of which address the economic duress that still creates poverty in the U.S. in the 21st century. In all, We the People is nicely balanced between hard rocking party numbers, straight out blues pieces, and strong political statement, making it a timeless and completely current blues record. ~ Steve Leggett
Recording information: Brown Baby Studios, Ocean Park, CA; Lair Studio, Los Angeles, CA.
Photographer: Dan Monick.
Personnel: Guitar Shorty (vocals, guitar); Guitar Shorty (guitars); Jake Andrews (guitar); Wyzard (acoustic guitar, electric bass); John Thomas (keyboards); Alvino Bennett (drums).
Audio Mixer: Larry Goetz.
Mojo (Publisher) (p.95) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Shorty's singing is at its most pugnacious, and the dozen songs are bright, angry and highly individual." Guitar Shorty We The People Songs | 1. | We the People |
| 2. | What Good Is Life? |
| 3. | I Got Your Number |
| 4. | Runaway Train |
| 5. | Down That Road Again |
| 6. | Fine Cadillac |
| 7. | Can't Get Enough |
| 8. | Hurt So Old, A |
| 9. | Who Needs It? |
| 10. | Blues in My Blood |
| 11. | Cost of Livin' |
| 12. | Sonic Boom |
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