| Fall City Kings |
Blues
From Framingham come the twisted ramblings of hipster Kevin Mack and his band the Fall City Kings. Incorporating the full-range of postwar blues, the Kings give it a proper sprinkling of Howlin' Wolf-style rawness that gives every song a down and dirty, primal vibe -- it's a soundtrack for dance-floor dry-humping. Mack's vocals are beautifully limited and wholly original, as are his compositions. While you can hear the influence of Willie Dixon, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Muddy Waters, and Bo Diddley, Mack's songs have an updated feeling that also adds bastardized versions of early R&B, boogie woogie, and soul-funk. King Size is a super-fun listen that carries on the blues tradition, while also giving it a solid kick in the fanny.
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