05.02.2007.

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PHIL GUY - Say What You Mean (2000)



The Guy songs are more typical of the Chicago blues style, whilst the others reflect more of a Memphis sound that encompasses both blues (especially) Albert King and soul. Guy takes both in his stride, however, and the switch is comparatively seamless. One minor criticism, however, is that in one or two places the songs betray too influence on the part of the writers/producers in giving the band a sound that is too close to that employed on the George Stancell album (which was produced and mostly written by the Rawls/Feiner combination). "Say What You Mean" is a very good album, which sounds best played loud. Anyone with a preference for Chicago style blues with a bit of soul on the side will love it. Guy is a talented individual who is always willing to take new ideas on board, without compromising his standards. "Say What You Mean" reflects this, and may just turn out to be the album that Guy needs to really help him break through into the major league.

01. Lonesome Blues
02. Fixin' To Die
03. Help Wanted Blues
04. Is It Him Or Me?
05. I'm Leavin' Right Now
06. Last Time
07. 4 am Blues
08. Say What You Mean
09. Have Mercy
10. Last Of The Blues Singers
11. You At My Door