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Tom,

Cool, Swampy Blues.
Awesome guitar work.
Good write. Well sung.
Solid mix.

Great Listening.

fj

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Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Has a bit of a slow ZZ-Top minus the organs vibe ... love that.
And I LOVE your guitar noodling, great tone and loads of character.

This is really, really good [Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]
BDT, thanks for the great review.

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Originally Posted by David Snyder
Man, this is really awesome!!

Down and dirty bro.

I have a suggestion for the lyrics though.

In the intro, you should go Aw haw haw haw. Aw haw haw haw.

If you do this, I think people will cover this song til the end of time.

Just a thought.
Thanks David. In honor of copyright laws I think I’ll skip the Aw haw haw haw.

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Originally Posted by animarorecords
Tom,

I think Bad Dreams Bad Luck are expressed very well.
Your vocals and guitar are a powerful cast of pretty dark blues.
The use of organs etc. are also very nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
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Tommy...you sure put the blue in the blues with this one...ditto everything that's been said so far...I sure you hope you make your living doing this stuff cause it is pro all the way!


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Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Way low down. Deep down Blues. Oh, so good. Love this band, but I wouldn't want to stand under that drummers cymbals. (Why do they always put drummers on risers?) So well sung with feeling and so well played with expertise. Good lost-it-all lyrics, too.

"I lost my job I lost my house lost everything that I owned

I’ve lost count many years ago of all the chances I’ve blown"

Yeow!!
Marty, thanks for your comments. The musicians in the band keep their feet planted firmly on the ground and then there’s the drummers. 😆

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Originally Posted by WaoBand
I really love your guitar work on this track! Though thematically the lyrics reminded me of Marvin the android from Hitch-Hiker's Guide (paraphrased): "Here I am at the bottom of a deep, dark hole. … Now, what does that remind me of? … Oh, yes. … Life! … Don't talk to me about life." laugh
Thank you. Iknow the book you referenced but I never got around to reading it.

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Originally Posted by BennyBlues
Great song. I really enjoyed it!
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Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
I liked that. Sweet sounding guitars for sure.
Herb, thanks for your continued support over all these years. I hope you’re doing better.

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Originally Posted by jannesan
Exciting mood created with gloomy lyrics, instrumentation and strong vocals. Nice to hear something different from country, still equally pleasing. "Next I nearly lost my mind if there’s such a thing" that's dark smile I can imagine that hollow tree scaring in the swamp...

I really like that raw sound, heavy guitars and tight drums, reminded me of ZZ Top on their Mescalero album. Professional mix.

Janne
Jaane, I appreciate the fine review.

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Hi, Tommy.

You're of the people on this forum who never disappoint - this is ridiculously good.

Blues, slide guitar, and a killer production.

So good. smile


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Yeah!!

Tom, I'm a fan of everything you do, but when you do a blues .... man, this is just about as good as it gets.

Great groove, love that swampy vibe! Excellent vocal, and the guitars are pure perfection.

Excellent!

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Swampy blues are some of the very best kind and you’ve added a helluva good one to the genre, Tom.
We’ve spent many good times paddling’ and rambling in the swamps near here and you’ve got us wishing we were there now.

The lyric is full of so many good lines, one of which is this one that made us smile:
“Next I nearly lost my mind if there’s such a thing “

You’re definitely in the pocket vocally and instrumentally and we enjoyed it immensely.

Thanks blues man for the ride!

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Awesome tune Tom. Just love the blues. That slide was very cool. Really cool to hear you do a tune in this genre. Really really cool song...


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Tom,
As Dave said
"Great groove, love that swampy vibe"

Pro sound, great vocal and great guitar work.
Excellent!

Peter

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Originally Posted by Torrey Bliss
It's all great Tom! Country and Rock were both born out of the blues and boy you are right at home here!
Your work here in all respects is top shelf stuff!! Voice and guitar are killer as usual! Love that bridge section!
Thanks, TB
Torrey, glad you liked it.

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Originally Posted by rayc
I understand why the spoken intro is there but it doesn't quite work for me - probably because there's the sound of plugging in preceded it.
The song WOW - you did a really solid blues rock thing..Reminds me of John Lee Hooker on Townsend's The Iron Man album.
Thanks Ray. I’m glad you came by.
Originally Posted by Al-David
HI Tom,

I've been away from the site for a couple of days - tons of medical appointments for Di.

What a terrifically cool song! Strong drums and lead guitar. And, of course, the vocals never disappoint.

I've had times in my life when the song would have described my plight. Fortunately, that was many years ago.

Cool intro, and the string slide at the end was anice way to take it out.

Way too cool!!!

Alan
Alan, I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for the nice review.

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Originally Posted by floyd jane
Tom,

Cool, Swampy Blues.
Awesome guitar work.
Good write. Well sung.
Solid mix.

Great Listening.

fj
Thanks for the great review.
Originally Posted by firesong
Tommy...you sure put the blue in the blues with this one...ditto everything that's been said so far...I sure you hope you make your living doing this stuff cause it is pro all the way!
Dan, thank you for your kind words. I used to make a living playing live but I stopped a few years ago.
Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Tommy.

You're of the people on this forum who never disappoint - this is ridiculously good.

Blues, slide guitar, and a killer production.

So good. smile
David, I sure am glad you liked this one.

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Awesome LIVE sound, like it was recorded in a Daytona Dive Bar during Bike Week. Fits the style of lyrics perfectly. NICE


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That opening just knocked my socks right off. With, the whole song did. Guitar work and production is stunning. You should be bringing in the royalties with this one. My new fave Tommy song.

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Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Yeah!!

Tom, I'm a fan of everything you do, but when you do a blues .... man, this is just about as good as it gets.

Great groove, love that swampy vibe! Excellent vocal, and the guitars are pure perfection.

Excellent!
Thanks Dave! Coming from you it means a lot to me.

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