JIMI TRIPLE B'S 666 BLUES BAND - Bad Cards, Hard Rains and Nowhere Trains - LP
This album is a captivating mix of soulful blues, rock 'n' roll swagger, and an unmistakable sense of rebellious spirit.
This album is a captivating mix of soulful blues, rock 'n' roll swagger, and an unmistakable sense of rebellious spirit.
This album is a captivating mix of soulful blues, rock 'n' roll swagger, and an unmistakable sense of rebellious spirit.
With a name like Jimi Triple B's 666 Blues Band, you might expect a certain raw, gritty energy — and Bad Cards, Hard Rains and Nowhere Trains delivers that in spades. The album opens with the title track, Bad Cards, setting the tone for what is to come. The sound is immediately immersive, with a smokey, laid-back vibe and a driving rhythm that places the listener squarely in a dimly-lit blues bar, surrounded by swirling cigarette smoke and the hum of guitars. The band's guitar work is smooth but gritty, with rolling riffs and a heavy reliance on bends and slides that create a sense of tension and release.
Throughout the album, Jimi Triple B's 666 Blues Band taps into the tradition of blues-rock greats like John Lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and The Rolling Stones while still sounding fresh and contemporary. The music mixes swaying, slow blues with upbeat rock grooves, giving the album a varied yet cohesive feel. Tracks like "Nowhere Trains" showcase the band's skill in creating brooding, melancholic soundscapes, while “Hard Rains” shifts to a faster, more raucous tempo, delivering some of the most infectious riffs of the record.
The backbone of the band's sound lies in their rhythm section. The bass is deep and thumping, adding weight to the tracks while providing a steady foundation for the more intricate guitar lines to shine. The drums are tight and syncopated, with the occasional fill or cymbal crash adding flare to the dynamics of the songs.
Bad Cards, Hard Rains and Nowhere Trains is a compelling and evocative album that will resonate deeply with fans of blues and rock alike. Jimi Triple B's 666 Blues Band has crafted a record that is both a tribute to the traditions of blues and an exploration of their own unique voice within that space. The album is filled with powerful storytelling, fantastic musicianship, and a sound that pulls from the past while remaining firmly in the present.
For those who love their blues with a touch of rock 'n' roll fire and a lot of soul, this album is a must-listen. With Bad Cards, Hard Rains and Nowhere Trains, the band has proven themselves as an exciting and essential part of the modern blues-rock scene.
