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October 2006 BOB MALONE Bob Malone writes interesting songs about the way things are around us today. When he sings his songs, you get the feeling that he’s been reading your mail. There’s an instant connection. With this latest album, he borrows from ragtime and country music to alter his blues pattern considerably, providing us with a look back at what creates an interesting song. Malone starts with some part of our daily lives, builds upon that, and creates a song out of an idea. He surrounds each selection with boogie-woogie piano, horns, background singers, and a whole lot more. What makes this album special, however, is Malone’s storytelling approach. He convinces. Guests Paul Richell and Annie Raines join Malone for “Nasty Little Town,” a creative description of Los Angeles with our fine weather, our beautiful scenery, the people, the opportunities, the charitable folks and some of the less desirable things too. Richell’s National slide guitar adds a swamp texture to the picture and Raines’ blues harp provides the echo of that other LA in our world: Louisiana. Malone’s expressive way with a tale brings each point home clearly. Each of his twelve selections offers something different. Malone sings about living, about dreams, about being in love. With a decidedly New Orleans slant, he deals in jazz and blues to bring us a special treat that everyone can enjoy. - Jim Santell
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