Memphis-based Mick Kolassa is back with his unique perspective and a voice that is slightly gruff and filled with character. And, while Kolassa is an excellent guitarist, he concentrates on his vocals, leaving guitar duties to David Dunavent and guests like Toronzo Cannon. This is a smorgasbord of blues treats; from the confessional “US12 to Highway 49,” to the horn-induced R&B “35 Miles to Empty.” Kolassa also has a clever edge, as on the witty backdoor man turn around, “Alternative Man,” or the socially conscious “American Intervention.”
Rating: 9/10
Endless Blues Records
Producer: Michael Freeman
