Although I prefer rumbling guitars, I have a soft spot for turntablism. The Belgian/American band Red Red unites these two loves in an amazing way on the eight potent songs of their full-length debut album The Alabama Kid. Skilled musicians Tom Beardslee (vocals, guitars, lap steel, dhantal), Steve Ceulemans (guitars, banjo, backing vocals), Chris Forget (bass) and Pieter Vandergooten (drums, percussion) lay a solid foundation of blues rock, to which DJ Courtasock aka Xavier Scheffers (turntables, samples) adds layers of sampled sounds and scratches. The combination of virtuoso guitar playing, powerful vocals and nimble soundscapes make this tribute to American boxer Clarence Olin “Alabama Kid” Reeves truly unique.
The Alabama Kid, recorded & mixed by Joes Brands, is out now streaming and on vinyl LP through Naked, a Donor Productions label.
Add to wantlist: Red Red