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DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS ~ SAY SOMETHIN` ANTOINETTE 270427 (Barcode: 803057042722) ~ CANADA ~ Blues-Rock Recorded: 2019 Released: 2019 Fifty years after he first became an international star, Canadian vocalist / songwriter David Clayton-ThomasFind albums by this artist, primarily known as the frontman of the legendary Brass Rock ensemble Blood, Sweat & TearsFind albums by this artist, releases another solo album, proving not only that he is alive and kicking (literally), but also confirming his status as a sublime singer and lyricist. The solo recording career of Clayton-Thomas was revitalized near the turn of the Millennium, when he was nearing the age of sixty, which is quite remarkable and unparalleled. He recorded (so far) thirteen albums since 1996, this being the thirteenth of them, more than twice the number of albums he recorded beforehand since the start of his career. This album finds him in a strict Blues-Rock setting, accompanied by a quartet comprising of keyboardist Lou PomantiFind albums by this artist, guitarist Eric St LaurentFind albums by this artist, bassist Marc RogersFind albums by this artist and drummer Davide Di RenzoFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten original songs, composed four each by St Laurent and Pomanti, one by Di Renzo and one by Canadian bassist George KollerFind albums by this artist, all featuring lyrics by Clayton-Thomas. The music is Blues soaked, and offers an excellent collection of melodies, but as the album´s title suggests, the main point of the album is a collection of bitter, painful and brutally expressive messages about politics, morality and other issues plaguing our contemporary society, mostly directed toward Canada´s southern neighbor. It is great to see (and hear) that Artists still have opinions, that they care and are able to think straight, exactly as it used to be when Clayton-Thomas was starting his career. Music used to be an anthem of social revolution and change, before it turned into moronic void. Of course probably no one these days really believes any more that music or Art (or philosophy or human creativity) can really change anything. We have turned into a gray mass of mindless zombies, beyond salvation. Overall this is a great album, which is both a great fun musically and a carrier of a message for those who are ready to hear. Well done David and God bless for trying - age is just a state of mind!

Updated: 12/08/2020Posted: 23/06/2020

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