Hans Theessink - Slow Train '2007

Tracks list

Tracks:
01. Hans Theessink - Slow Train (5:28)
02. Hans Theessink - Katrina (3:50)
03. Hans Theessink - God Created the World (5:07)
04. Hans Theessink - Thula Mama - Oh Mother Dont You Weep (5:27)
05. Hans Theessink - Cry Cry Cry (3:58)
06. Hans Theessink - Let Go (3:31)
07. Hans Theessink - Love You Baby (2:43)
08. Hans Theessink - Old Man Trouble (4:20)
09. Hans Theessink - Leaving at Daybreak (5:14)
10. Hans Theessink - May the Road (2:46)
11. Hans Theessink - Run On For a Long Time (4:03)
12. Hans Theessink - When Luther Played the Blues (5:27)

They call him the Eurobluesman, and hes one of the few Europeans to make a very
convincing fist of the blues. At it for many years, hes recorded an excellent
catalog of material, and this is no exception. Theres plenty of space here,
which is something that suits his very relaxed style, so laid-back that at times
it seems as if he couldnt be more at home. But when you consider that one of his
inspirations must be J.J. Cale, thats perhaps not too surprising. A deft
instrumentalist, playing guitar, mandolin, harmonica, banjo, and mandoguitar, he
uses the instruments sparingly and well, allowing his lovely, warm voice to
dominate. Theres backing, of course, but the arrangements are happily spare, and
the African backing singers add a touch thats not so much exotic as just right,
but remarkably more redolent of South Africa than the homes of the blues in West
Africa. But never mind, it fits, just like everything on this very satisfying
disc.

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