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DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS ~ A BLUES FOR THE NEW WORLD ANTOINETTE 680889031328 (Barcode: 680889031328) ~ CANADA ~ Brass Rock Recorded: 2012 Released: 2013 This is a studio album by Canadian vocalist / songwriter David Clayton-ThomasFind albums by this artist, primarily known as the charismatic frontman of the legendary Brass Rock ensemble Blood, Sweat & TearsFind albums by this artist, recorded with a great team of musicians: keyboardists Lou PomantiFind albums by this artist and Rob GusevsFind albums by this artist, guitarists Bernie LeBargeFind albums by this artist and Peter MuellerFind albums by this artist, bassist George KollerFind albums by this artist, drummer Paul LeLongFind albums by this artist and others, and featuring a brass section, which manages to create a sound ambience very close to the original sound of BS&T. The album presents thirteen original songs, all by Clayton-Thomas. 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 ninth of them, more than twice the number of albums he recorded beforehand since the start of his career. The songs present the diverse musical spectrum and although mostly soaked in Blues, include also Soul, Rock and other elements. Clayton-Thomas revisits his Blues roots and his songwriting is strong as ever. He sings brilliantly and with a great feeling and his idiosyncratic voice, charisma and love of music remain intact and for his many fans this album is strong as everything else he ever recorded. The accompanying musicians are all pros and the album offers superb soloing from start to finish with the classic Brass Rock sound being as exciting as it can get, never failing to create the atmosphere the many fans of the genre enjoy! After being a great fan of Clayton-Thomas for over five decades, it is great to hear him carrying on with what he loves to do taking us along on a wonderful ride.

Updated: 12/08/2020Posted: 12/08/2020

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