Willie Buck & the Secret 4 feat. Anthony Bruno

Walk On In   double album

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The pairing of Chicago Blues eminence Willie and the Secret 4 ("Link Wray meets Johnny Thunders") allowed for dynamic interpretations of roots-level compositions that commenced feet to shuffling, and swelled within listeners gladness at the fact of life. 'Cause despite hardships that come with the territory, there's a whole bunch of good stuff, too; these 15 tracks are fine examples of the latter.

As is already well-known by afficianados of matters spring-heeled and slick, the Secret 4 is a formidable Blues/Rockabilly/ Jazz powerhouse. Guest saxophonist Bruno, whose previous efforts included ones with the Temptations and Four Tops, hefts a horn "rich and warm, it blows smoke rings and gets soulful, contemporary curves," penned Jazz Weekly.

88 year-old Mr. Buck, of course, looms astride it all, voicing stories as only a soul who's survived each lyric can.

Recommended: "Big Boss Man," "Walk On In," "Ever Change," "Walk'n By Myself," "King Bee," "Can't Be Satisfied," "Lucky Lou," "Wild Rock'n," "Willie's Boogie"

Videos: "Big Boss Man"   "Walk'n By Myself"   "Can't Be Satisfied"   "Lucky Lou"   "Wild Rock'n"   "Willie's Boogie"

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Willie, the Secret 4, and saxophonist Anthony Bruno