Liz Mandeville – Red Top

Earwig CD 4954

By Randy Hoffman

For the Blues Blowtorch Society

The cd opening/title song is an obvious reference to Liz Mandeville’s hair color, but it also tell us about the rest of the cd, it is Red Hot!!  Liz wrote every tune, and she is a creative storyteller.  This is her 4^th cd with Earwig Records and Michael Frank, Earwig CEO, co-produced the cd with Liz.  Excellent Chicago musicians, many who have toured with her, provide a fine backing for her savvy vocals and tasty guitar work.

 

Some of the highlight cuts are: Corner Bar Blues, a familiar story from a time in my distant past; Spanky Butt, certainly got my attention; Illinois National Guard, timely view of today’s reality; and Little Queen, the right dose of sexuality for a real sassy Blues cd.

 

I have to give this cd great marks on production, songwriting, vocals, Blues content, guitar work, and having horns that do not take away from the presentation.

 

This is a keeper and stayin’ in my car cd player for another month.

 

 

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