Carolina Confessions

Awesome modern blues rock, phenominaly done

I was filled with dread when I saw this was a blues rock record, the 1001 is full of them! Don't judge a book by it's cover though, this actually is an interesting take on it, combining the blues rock with southern rock, country rock, and even soul, I guess kind of similar to Brothers in the main list but far harder in the southern direction. Marcus King clearly shows himself to be a talented singer and guitarist, and it definitely helps him stick out from a very oversaturated pack. I feel like a couple of songs could have been trimmed towards the end though.

I prefer the songs that emphasize the more soulful and technical guitar elements as I find these are King's greatest strengths. Unfortunately (like with yesterday's album) I think the fatigue from hearing so much of this kind of music from the 1001 has soured me on it, regardless of its quality. I have a feeling I'll bump this up a star when I revisit it way later, hopefully less irritated by blues.

Should it be in the main list: No, we don't need more blues rock

Top 3 songs: Where I'm Headed, Goodbye Carolina, How Long

Started off kind of meh, then it really picked up on the second half.

super rad!

Thought this might be too derivative, and it sounds like it might be to start with, but it actually goes to some interesting places within its very 70s template.

Perfectly fine bluesy soulsy

Bluesy brilliance, with vocals and guitar playing from the top drawer

Im familiar with some of Marcus kings songs and am I fan, so really enjoyed this album, my sort of music.

I don't believe you.