From – Can’t Stand The Blues
Self Released
10 tracks
The From Brothers Band are Rikard From on keys, Henrik From on vocals and guitar, Peter Lӧwgren on bass and Simon Lundin on drums. They are a Swedish quartet of blues rockers with a hot sound and some interesting original tunes.
“Anytime You Want” gets the ball rolling. The guitar is front and center in this frantic and hot blues. Following that are “Jailhouse Blues,” a mid tempo blues with guitar and organ keeping the groove going and soloing as Rikard sings the lead at a metered pace. “Can’t Stand The Blues” is next, a rollicking cut with a driving beat. The guitar leads the fray, the organ provides apt support and the vocal lead is forthright. This one gets the blood flowing for the listener.
“Don’t Step Out Of Line” is a rocking cut with a heavy groove and cool grimy and nasty sound. The organ is big, the guitar rocks and it’s a slick rock production with big solos. “Have You No Shame” tones down the beat, a slow and mellow cut with restrained vocals and instrumentation. It’s a pretty and thoughtful ballad. Next is “Still The Devil In Me” where the band explores some down home blues. They offer up some nice guitar licks in this one. “Feel I’m Loosing You” opens with some hot licks that set up the song nicely. From sings with passion about a love going wrong. More guitar licks to savor with the organ again supporting sweetly as the boys deliver a well done performance.
“Never Be Like You” slows things way down as from sings in a haunting and somber manner. The guitar and organ maintain the mood nicely. “Love Could Be True” is a well paced and cool blues rocker that makes the statement that he’s fallen for a woman who has led him on. The vocals have feeling, the guitar matches the feel and organ fills in between to sell this one. The finale is “Sun Don’t Shine On A Troubled Mind” with a sort of southern rock feel to it. Guitar and organ interplay with the vocal lead. The guitar responds to the vocal calls and does a nice job soloing and throughout. Again the organ is up to the task and helps to flesh out the sound and flow of the cut.
This is a nice blues rock album. These musicians can sing, play and write cool songs. I think it’s great album and well worth a listen if you’re a blues rock fan.
