The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn BandPeyton On Patton
SideOneDummy Records [2011]
Fire Note Says: The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band provide a solid Delta Blues education.
Album Review:
Peyton On Patton almost serves as its own revival for the "Father of the Delta Blues", Charlie (Charley) Patton who passed away in 1934. This record covers 13 tracks of one of the oldest known figures in American popular music and Peyton carefully handles each track in the full spirit of the
era and with the utmost of respect. His strong vocals easily take control of the music here as most songs feature very little accompaniment than his acoustic guitar. The Reverend Peyton even lives up to his title, as he launches a quick sermon in the middle of "You're Gonna Need Someone (When You Come To Die)", which is one of Peyton On Patton's highlights. Overall, this record is a great introductory to Patton's collection of music for all the newbies out there but the respect for the artist also limits the album's total impact, as it is well done but is not necessarily the record you are going to go back to for more. That issue is what is, as Peyton On Patton is definitely worth a stop and listen and these tracks are so pure that this is honestly the way they should be presented.Key Tracks: "Mississippi Boweavil Blues", "You're Gonna Need Someone (When You Come To Die)", "Jesus In A Dying-Bed Maker"
Bands With Similar Fire:
Robert Johnson
Howlin' Wolf
John Lee Hooker
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