With the active support of stars like Tom Jones and Allen Toussaint here manages a very authentic-sounding New Orleans blues album that is strongly reminiscent of Tom Waits at the opener. , You Do not Know My Mind 'in turn could seamlessly Clapton's unplugged' album attach.
And if at, After You've Gone 'then sings Mac Rebennack, then ennobles not only this board in terms of quality, but are also Laurie officially knighted the bluesman. That he can boogie woogie quite well, he shows Swanee River '. Very nice also the swampy, The Whale Has Swallowed Me 'in which he modulated his voice beautiful. And lets even if, Tipitina 'the verve and intensity of Dr. John miss a bit - that's not embarrassing.
This plate is not innovative masterpiece, but an excellent very organic and authentic sounding Blue disc you is all. Friends of Tom Waits, Dr. John and Tony Joe White have safe fun in mind.