Omar shakes up the Howlers' lineup yet again for
Southern Style, yet the changes don't affect his sound much at all. Working with guitarist
Stephen Bruton, bassist Paul Junior, drummer Steve Kilmer, percussionist Mark Hallman and organist
Nick Connolly,
Omar Dykes kicks out a set of swampy blues-rock that alternates between New Orleans grunge and tight Memphis grooves. Though the band sounds great, the lack of compelling material means
Southern Style isn't appealing to anyone but specialists. ~ Thom Owens