The addition of bass and special guests
Left Hand Frank and
Lefty Dizz only distract from the chemistry between
Cub and
the Houserockers (even more obvious on their belated live follow-up), but this is a strong session, with the ex-stadium boogie boy sounding totally at home with these blues veterans. His vocal duet with
Brewer Phillips on
J.B. Lenoir's "Talk to Your Daughter" is a joy, and thankfully not every note is perfectly in place -- or in the case of Brewer's guitar, in tune. Added treats:
Koda's big-toned harp on "Rockin' This Joint Tonight" and humorous dialog with
Frank on "Dirty Duck Blues." ~ Dan Forte