The Mighty King of Love

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:49:34
Personnel: Phil Lee (vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums); Richard Bennett (guitar, pedal steel, mandolin, percussion); George Bradfute (guitar, saxophone, organ, bass); Keith Taylor (guitar, background vocals); Mike Kurtz (guitar); Fats Kaplin (accordion); Danny Kurtz (bass, background vocals); Lorne Rall (bass); Freddy Jones, Craig Wright (drums); Peter Cronin (background vocals). Recorded at Tone Cahparral, Nashville, Tennessee. Personnel: Phil Lee (vocals, guitar, harmonica, drums, snare drum); Richard Bennett (guitar, mandolin, percussion); George Bradfute (guitar, saxophone, organ); Keith Taylor (guitar, background vocals); Mike Kurtz (guitar); Fats Kaplin (accordion); Freddy Jones, Craig Wright (snare drum); Danny Kurtz, Peter Cronin (background vocals). Audio Mixer: George Bradfute. Recording information: Tone Chaparral, Nashville, TN. Photographers: David Wilds; Lawson Little. If the Rolling Stones came from Georgia, were fronted by Bob Dylan, and had Bruce Springsteen as their main songwriter, the result might sound a bit like Phil Lee's solo debut, THE MIGHTY KING OF LOVE. Lee, a former truck driver and member of the Flying Burrito Brothers, isn't blessed with a pretty voice, but his songs--sharply-drawn observations on life, love, and relationships that are often laugh-out-loud funny--are definitely worth a listen. Standouts include "Somebody Oughta Do Something About That Guy," in which Lee puts down his ex's abusive boyfriend while admitting he could've treated her better; the hilarious love-gone-wrong story song "Blueprint for Disaster"; and the clever "A Night in the Box," a rockin' ode to trailer-park living. Lee's backing band, the Sly Dogs, provide a tight, solid backdrop to his ragged but emotion-packed vocals. While categorizing Lee's brand of music is tough--"rootsy singer/songwriter" seems to describe him the best--what really matters is that THE MIGHTY KING OF LOVE is packed with great, from-the-gut songs, delivered with a whole lot of heart.
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)