Blues Revue

05/16/08

Blues Revue – Tom Hyslop
Break This Record (Diamond D Records)
challenges musical boundaries. This project from Deering & Down is a rock album with a raw feel that recalls the Stones in their more countrified moments (Richard of Los Angeles) is a prime example). Bold production moves that emphasize Rev Neil Down’s guitar work leend a modern, not quite alternative touch to proceedings. Lahna Deering’s naughty little girl voice, a dead ringer for Christina Amphlett of the Divinyls, adds to that perception. (Sugar) is a dragged-out country shuffle, and the band gives (Sad Love) a washed -out, after-hours bluesy feel.