English vocals
International relevance: **
Although it's not quite clear why
anyone should listen to Folk Blues, Inc instead of authentic country
blues, ”Corn Street” certainly isn't void of qualities. Patrik
Gyllenberg may not be the Lightnin' Hopkins he perhaps thought he
was, but there's a certain shivery urgency to his husky vocals which
make the only album from Folk Blues, Inc rather attractive. And the
playing is just fine, with Håkan Sjöström's harmonica and the two
guitars of Gylleberg and Stenblomma member Gregory Johnson-King
creating a sparse, laidback yet persistent underground feel. Guesting
are Bo Winberg of instro band The Spotnicks, Thomas Ellerås from
Knutna Nävar (both on bass) and Myglarna's Johan Dielemans (drums on
two tracks).
There's no way in a million years that
”Corn Street” can replace the original American artists this
Gothenburg trio covers – John Lee Hooker, Elmore James, Robert
Johnson, Leadbelly, Sonny Boy Williamson etc – but I still enjoy
listening to the album. for its drive, unquestionable sincerity and
dusky atmosphere.
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