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The Rusty Wright Band'Playin' With Fire'This is simply scorchin' southern rockin' blues from the heart of the rust belt, Flint Michigan. Folks, this CD can be very useful as a test to see if there is any life left in yer bones. If it don't get you up and dancing; call the morgue 'cause you MUST be dead! It is a rockin' tour d'force from beginning to end.
World Upside Down features a great duet between Rusty and Laurie.
Pretty Little Lies features stellar blend of sax/ piano/ guitar for real good time.
Lost Souls is as powerful as a steamroller.
Messin 'Round Laurie's beautiful vocals weaves this cautionary tale around your heart; Rusty's guitar tightens that ribbon.
Make A Liar Out of Me A beautiful ballad that captures your soul with sweet melody and haunting lyrics.
Last Days of Whitey Malone A Molly Hatchet-esque start on steroids with full, rich and textured ambiance with dead on stops and flourishes that drive this heavy bottom smoker.
You Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout Me A Born on the Bad side beat with slice and dice B-3 and dizzying change ups.
A Change In The Weather Infectious southern tinged Lynyrd Skynyrd-ish romp that will inspire you to get up and dance.
What A Ride WOW it ended way to quickly, I was into it!
Playin' With Fire I was leaning into this one and it will hold you up! Powerful runner!
The band consists of Rusty Wright (lead guitar/vocals); Laurie Wright (guitar/vocals); Dave Brahce (keyboards); Andy Barancik ( bass); Pete Haist (drums ); and Eddie Lester ( Sax).
As I listen closely it has elements that remind me of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet,Pat Travers and The Allman Bros., only with much more texture and depth to the melodies. Rusty's guitar work is impeccable demonstrating a style that is honed by years and years of 'playin' his dues' while still embodying the exuberance and playfulness of a fearless youngster. Rusty's voice is as smooth as molten molasses as he weaves his way thru the heartfelt stories of life on this offering. Laurie's vocals are angel sweet and dead on. They complement each other in beautiful harmonic perfection. But it ain't just about the front side of this band. The boys 'in the back' are tighter than a tutu on a sumo. The hooks and embellishments they thread throughout this project will cause yer jaw to drop and spread a ten inch smile 'cross yer eight inch face. I didn't realize I was leanin' into it until I pitched forward after the last note. For you Bluesers that are closet Rockers, this is one CD that will SATISFY!I guar-on-tee! You can pick this up directly from Rusty and Laurie at rustywrightband.com
~ Review by 'Blueshammer' of Blue Monday Monthly
