Uptempo Blues/R&B CD
musicnu | Deerfield, IL | 02/26/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Robert Ward was the leader of the Falcons (Wilson Pickett's original group). Ward resurfaced after years of absence in the early 90's. New Role Soul is his newest release and a great CD to get acquainted with Robert Ward. New Role Soul is more R&B than blues, however this is R&B much like Little Milton or some of the Stax recordings in the 60's. Ward as always offers a very distinctive voice as well as guitar sound. The sound is full thanks in part to the B3 organ of Kevin McKendree which is a nice accomplice to Ward's guitar playing. The songs are a mix of new and some lesser known R&B classics. The last song on the disk is "Somethin Funky's Goin' On". Yes Robert there sure is and it is New Role Soul."