Polymerase Records artist: Tom Gilberts - Old School - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Old School , from Tom Gilberts and it really is "Old School" style blues rock. Opening with "Lady" Luck , a slow 12 bar blues featuring everybody's favorite format...3 piece combo. Tom Gilbert on lead guitar and vocal, Brian Foxworth on drums and Dave Captein on bass gives this release a solid opener. Instrumental, Zoot Suit Shuffle has a brisk tempo giving Gilbert plenty of space to showcase his fluid guitar riffs. Title track, Old School , is another fast paced shuffle, this time featuring Gilbert on slide guitar and vocal. Hi playing is melodic and just a little edgy making it perfect for this track. My Paper Bag is another cool instrumental with a cleaner tone and more of a Texas style guitar riff sequence and lope. Very cool. Instrumental, Brown's Camp has a cool, funky beat and warm, round tone placing it in a more southeastern blues camp with the likes of Warren Haynes. Very nice. Ni...