Well, I survived the weekend; it's Monday and I've got the blues. The Memphis Blues, that is. I broke down yesterday and downloaded this new Cyndi Lauper MP3 from Amazon. Let me just say that I love the blues and it takes really good blues to impress me. I was absolutely blown away by this latest effort by Lauper.
I can't say I have ever been a fan of Cyndi's music. It has always seemed too "bubblegum" for me, but this recording is a perfect fit for her voice...gritty and believable. The tracks are solid and soulful. Lauper is backed by blues giants B.B. King, Charlie Musslewhite, Johnny Lang, and many others. Unfortunately, Manny Others wasn't a contributor (sorry, old joke from my radio days).
Since I am not a professionally trained music critic I will let others dissect each of the tracks on this recording down to the individual flats and sharps. I am a professional music listener though and Memphis Blues is a stellar performance by a "pop" star who truly has something worthwhile to contribute to today's music scene. It sure as hell isn't American Idol pap! Or is that crap?
If you love the blues, I think you will love Memphis Blues.
Click on the link and listen to music samples.
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