The Freewheelers
Instrumentation isn't destiny, but it can be identity. For the Freewheelers, a muscular tandem of organ and piano is the force that drives their swashbuckling brand of blues-rock. Dave Sobel ecstatically splashes, peals and squeals on his Hammond organ, while Chris Joyner pummels away in cascades of acoustic piano. Lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Luther Russell (grandson of Bob Russell, lyricist of "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" and "He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother") stands at the helm like a one-eyed pirate, shouting out rollicking melodies in a frayed Joe Cocker voice. Songs like "Mother Nature Lady" and "About Marie" epitomize the album's pitching, plunging intensity. The Freewheelers make it to port, watertight. (American Recordings)
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