lyrical jazz and chance-taking hard bop
reflecting both experimentation and confidence
English Settlement is a watershed work for XTC that provides a valuable link between the band they had been (caustic
The songs balance romantic imagery with sharp observation
blending gospel-rooted melodies with intense free-jazz phrasing and swirling ensemble interplay
Jimmy Reed – The New Album (Vinyl LP, Bluesway, 1967) – EX / EX new lyrical jazz and chance-taking hardReleased in 1967, The New Album is a late period studio record by Jimmy Reed, issued on the Bluesway label. The album features Reeds distinctive laid back vocal style alongside simple, driving blues arrangements built around guitar, harmonica, and rhythm section. It reflects his established Chicago blues sound, shaped for a mid 1960s audience. EX EX Sleeve and Vinyl.