Loz Netto - Replay - 2009
By Grahame Rhodes, from bluesinthenorthwest.com
Here’s the latest album from the Brighton-based singer/guitarist Loz
Netto, very much a ‘do-it-yourself’ release – with him playing all
instruments, bar drums, as well as the production, engineering, mix and
sleeve design! After a string of pop and soul-flavoured releases,
“Replay” has a more bluesy feel to it.
Loz Netto held the guitar post in British bands such as Sniff ‘n’ The
Tears, who dented the singles chart with “Driver’s Seat”, which was
once in my vinyl collection, and the soulful Moon, who were fronted by
the excellent vocals of Noel McCalla. He actually turned pro at just 17
and toured with soul great, Ben E King.
The 12 tracks here are all in a similar vein – a laid-back stew of
blues, funk and soul – if you think a mix of Chris Rea, JJ Cale, Little
Feat, Hall & Oates – you are in the territory Loz Netto covers –
with his smooth at times, gritty on others, vocals and slide guitar
probably recalling classic Chris Rea most.
The opening “Crossroads” is a benchmark for what follows – a smooth
bluesy groove with his slide guitar work shadowing his vocal, with him
also on keyboards and drums by Luke Netto – keeping it in the family!
“Keep Running” has more of a funk edge to it, with “What’s Going On”
being deep in soul territory.
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01. What's Going On
02. Keep Running
03. Crossroads
04. Waiting For You
05. I'm Serious
06. Big Ole Moon
07. Fire
08. From A to B
09. Cruel Streak
10. What U Dun
11. Warm Rain
12. Slide of Hand
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