(Crosscut Records CCD 12004)
#2 Most rock and blues fans remember excellent Steppenwolf, a band which left some great legacy in history of rock ‘n’ roll.
The band’s success was mainly result of its charismatic leader John Kay and writer of their best material. After Steppenwolf disbanded years ago, John Kay has attempted solo career with varying degres of success and long intervals between his releases. Thanks to German Crosscut Records music lovers in Europe has a rare chance to witness some great stuff John Kay has written for his, sort of comeback, CD Heretics & Privateers and what fine music this is! John has turned to his musical roots which are folk and blues, long before Steppenwolf. This is an intimate, heartfelt and mostly acoustic music deeply rooted in blues with some best John Kay performances I’ve heard in a long time. His voice has gotten some rough edges with the years and he never sounded better than on this collection of easily his best material! Each song is a gem, based on his personal experiences of life’s observer presented with broad palette of emotions. And with musicians like Mike Henderson, Steve Cropper, Mike Utley, Jimmy Hall and others you cannot go wrong too. One of my top 10 CDs for 2001! Check it out and see if you agree!
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