Philadelphia-based
R&B band, the BUICKS, are about
as tight an outfit
as you can find in the Northeastern
U.S.. Their first full-length
album on Delaware-based
Teletone Records showcases a band
full of soul, swagger,
original songs and a democratic
appeal. Ten of the album's
twelve songs were written by
some combination of rhythm
guitarist, Joe Borghi; sax player,
Mike Reinig; lead guitarist Jay
LaBoy; and most of the
time lead vocalist and all time harp player,
Guy Stasik.
Reinig, LaBoy and Stasik all share lead vocals on the
album
as well. The only covers are a funky version of Ann Peebles'
1973 hit for Hi Records, I Can't Stand the Rain and a fairly
straighforward
version of, A Good Fool is Hard to Find,
a song recorded by Albert Collins
on his 1986 Alligator
release, Cold Snap.
Original song highlights include the fun, foot-stomping
groove of The More You
Drink (The Better We Sound)
and the sexy longing of Fourth of July, where Guy Stasik's
voice, Mike
Reinig's saxaphone and Jay LaBoy's guitar marry for one
moving lover's plea. Another, the ballad, Stayin' In
Tonight, where
Mike Reinig's saxaphone, a solitary appearance by Glenn
Bickel on Hammond B3, and Guy Stasik's voice all meet
to stir up
a special sound that only comes from the utmost heart and
professionalism.
The sound of the BUICKS is twenty years of unmistakable
chemistry, love of music, playful spontaneity, and all
around having
a good time. All six members of the band are seasoned
players with the unique voices and experience necessary
to form
an unforgettable band.
Mark Coltrain
Living Blues Magazine - Issue 187 Nov/Dec 2006
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