I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Down the Hatch, by Tom Hambridge, and it's a solid mix of blues, rock and soul. Opening with driving, Willie Dixon's Gone with it's train like rhythm. Tom Hambridge on lead vocal and drums leads the way with aggressive guitar rhythm by Rob McNelley, and pumping bass by Tommy MacDonald. Solid Opener. MacNelley sets the pace for shuffle, I Want You Bad with solid rhythm and stinging lead guitar. Hambridge adds a driving pace on drums and solid lead vocal. Hard Times is a cool track with a solid vocal melody by Hambridge and haunting guitar wails by MacNelley and heavy tom tom work by Hambridge. Very cool. My favorite track on the release is Believe These Blues with it's funky rhythm and soulful vocals by Hambridge and relentless guitar work by MacNelley. Additional texture by Jimmy Wallace adds depth to an already very cool track. Piano boogie, You Gotta Go Through St. Louis is another favorite with Kevin McKendree and Buddy Guy really having at it driven by Glenn Worf on bass and Hambridge on drums. Excellent! Clever little track, Start Drinking Early Day has a memorable melody and clever lyrics capped by laid back guitar riffs making it a likely radio and crowd favorite. Wrapping the release is I Wanna Know About You, an absolute radio track with a western flavor. Hambridge leads on vocal and drums supported by Bob Britt on guitar, MacDonald on bass and Noah Forbes on keys. Solid closer.
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