Too Slim and The Taildraggers - Blues For EB

Although generally lumped into the blues-rock arena, Tim "Too Slim" Langford and his band fall into whatever category a combination of Tom Petty, Creedence, and ZZ Top would create. Perhaps "swampy Americana" is closer to the trio's sound, especially on this terrific album. With a voice similar to ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Langford writes melodies and lyrics that show him to be an under-the-radar talent who has gone unnoticed for too long. "From the sparse swamp-funk ... to the familiar Chuck Berry/Stones/George Thorogood riffs ... Slim and his band mates shift styles effortlessly while staying true to their blues-rock spirit." - Blues Revue.