THE STONE COYOTES
Born To Howl (Red Cat)
Reviewed by John Sekerka

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Great gawd almighty this thing has a death grip on me. I really shouldn't be listening to this sorta thing - a power trio cranking basic bluesy rock riffs - but I can't help myself. It's that voice you see. Barbara Keith owns it, and she knows how to use it, all sultry and deep and kinetic and ... kick ass. The lady can sing, belt it out, rattle the chandelier, send shivers, get the dogs howling, that sorta action. She also plays a mean guitar, name checks Joey Ramone and Jerry Lee Lewis, nods respect to Motorhead and Black Sabbath in her signature "First Lady of Rock," and runs through a blistering version of Dolly Parton's "Jolene." Been a long time for this kinda throwback to the classic rock sound of punchy dynamics ideally suited for smoky bars. Smoky bars are no more but the sound lives on. If you ever wondered what the grandfolks mean when they talked about getting the mojo working, then listen up.

© 2001 - John Sekerka