Search - Albert Cummings :: True to Yourself

A New Talent Emerges

John Terry | Kansas City, Mo | 09/04/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I think "the next Stevie Ray Vaughan" label ought to be put to rest. I say that despite the fact that it almost always persaudes me to take a chance on buying an album. You add that to the fact that "True To Yourself" features Jim Gaines in the producer's chair and Tommy Shannon on bass and I couldn't live without it. Before I ever heard it. Fortunately, Albert delivers the goods. The New Englander proves you don't have to be from Austin to play the Texas blues. There's still a little something missing that doesn't make him the "second coming". Maybe that's because there should be only one Stevie Ray. It sure isn't the guitar playing which alternately roars into high gear and then does a slow, soulful burn. This truly is the emergence of a major talent. An extraordinary release."

Bound for Greatness

M. Kleyn-schoorel | S.F.BayArea,CA | 12/21/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The first time I gave Albert Cummings a listen I was'nt sure what all the hype was about.Sure he can sing,and he can deffinitly shread the strings right off his guitar,but there was something that just did'nt hit me down to the bone like I was expecting after reading the rave reveiws.So the CD sat on the shelf for a couple days untill I had another chance to really listen.What can you really say about this Guitar player that can't be said much better by giving yourself the chance to sit and listen to him play for you.Here is someone who is here to stay and will and is headed for who knows how far givin the talent and soul he gives to his guitar playing.You will not be disapointed with this CD if you like the blues drivin on home with the flavor of SRV,Joe Bonamasa,Johnny Lang and Kenny Wayne only to bring something even more to the show on his own.And the man can Sing too!!!"

Blues must have

William Brandt | Fort Collins, CO United States | 01/13/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a Blues fan with hundreds of CD's in my library, I can safely say that Albert Cummings' latest CD is among the best. Albert doesn't follow a strict Chicago Blues line, straying into a country sound on Work It Out or perhaps even a Jazz feel on Sleep, but it's all Blues with a vengence. His guitar work is tremendous, easily as good as anyone out there now. Actually I think he may have been holding back a bit since I heard a blistering version of Lonely Bed on another album (reminds me of Jeff Healey's Blue Jean Blues--best Blues guitar solo ever). Regardless, if you're a Blues fan, you need this CD."