Roadhouse Redemption Records artist: The Porkroll Project - Papa Didn't raise Me Right - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, P apa Didn't Raise Me Right, from The Porkroll Project , and it's a solid mix of rock, blues and country. Opening with title track, Papa Didn't Raise Me Right , lead singer and guitarist, Neil "Porkroll" Taylor is up front setting the mood, backed by Walter Runge on organ, Anthony Pieruccini on bass, and John Thomas on drums. With a Latin rhythm on Down In Mexico , Taylor tells a pretty good story and Thomas does a real nice job on keeping the rhythm tight. Taylor's Santana flavored guitar lead feels good and backing vocals by Runge, Pieruccini and Thomas really work nicely in the mix. Blues ballad, Crescent Moon , sports nice sax work by David Renz and Taylor's lead guitar lead is firm and smooth. Funky mix, Mama Put The Gun Down , really works nicely due to Pieruccini's bass and Runge's organ, under the clever vocal work and some of Taylor's best guitar lead on the release. With ...