Big Al and The Heavyweights — Love One Another
Big Al and The Heavyweights have released six albums since 1998 with ‘Love One Another’ being their latest offering. Recorded at Suite Mix Studios in Slidel, Louisiana with George Currean on producer duties alongside the band.
The title track opener features Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars) and harmonica player Jason Ricci. An upbeat number let’s Big Al Lauro lay down a solid beat surrounded by a tight electric guitar solo from Dickinson. Wayne Lohr tickles the ivories on ‘I Need A Fix’ but with lines like “I see a lady walking I need a taste” it jars a bit even if it just means a kiss.
The lively ‘Tchoupitoulas’ is a standout with the full band sound and complements the powerful ‘Guardian Angel’ which includes Dana Abbot on background vocals.
The southern rock tone on ‘Alright With Me’ sounds like the 2005 Jace Everrett hit ‘Bad Things’ at times. ‘I’m Your Man’ is what I imagine a blues track would sound like.
‘Too Cold’ ironically has a hot sticky groove. Closer ‘Zydeco Love’ includes Gina Forsyth on fiddle and I suspect it will be a live favourite if it is not already.
In conclusion, ‘Love One Another’ is a lengthy offering with fourteen tracks that inform the listener that this is a solid music unit that plays well together.
Big Al and The Heavyweights latest album ‘Love One Another’ is out now on Vizztone Records. For more information visit: https://www.bigal.net/
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