Album Reviews

Ever seen the movie “The Pursuit Of Happyness” where Will Smith experiences the American Dream thanks to a Rubik’s cube? Well, that’s basically the story of Seasick Steve except that he didn’t need a Rubik’s cube. All he needed was an old and battered guitar that lacked a couple of strings but could still crank out very solid blues jams that got the attention of Jools Holland.

The guy’s back now with a new album with a great title and while he’s on Warner now, he has been able to maintain his authenticity. And that’s how come you’ll feel like you’re able to see his America through his songs. It’s like you yourself jumped on a train in “Prospect Lane” and the amazing “Thunderbird” sounds like something that came off off a Left Lane Cruiser album.

Steve Wold - as his parole officer calls him – is a great narrator and has no problems sharing the nostalgic and sometimes funny stories that a walkin’ man comes across. And when Grinderman shows up to back Steve up during “Just Like A King”, you know it doesn’t get much better than that!