Fathead - Where's The Blues Taking Me

Year: 2010
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:13
Size: 148,5 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Front, sleeve, tray

1. Shame On Ya (4:00)
2. Where's The Blues Taking Me (4:12)
3. Red Maple Road (4:51)
4. Lay It On The Line (6:36)
5. Carry On (3:40)
6. (I Like My Sex) Drip Dry (4:16)
7. Freedom Day (3:31)
8. Easy Going Man (4:18)
9. Harp Sauce (4:10)
10. Trouble In The World No More (4:39)
11. Big City Blues (3:03)
12. Poor Frank (3:32)
13. The Boogieman (4:48)
14. Don't Leave Me Tonight (5:32)
15. Lonely Teardrops (2:58)

A more-than-worthy successor to "Building Full Of Blues", "Where's The Blues Taking Me" takes it to a new level with the band's most fully realized recording to date. With production handled by B-3 master Lance Anderson, the CD boasts a number of different sounds via always eloquent stories weaved into song, soul bearing vocals, sterling musicianship, and superior production values.

This release demonstrates that the Fathead sound is constantly evolving and provides a generous supply of everything within Fathead's wide musical sphere including straight up blues, R&B, 50s framed rock & roll, funk, gospel, and even some cabaret soul/blues.

(For personnel details, see artwork included.)

Where's The Blues Taking Me mc
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Fathead - Livelier Than Ever!

Year: 2005
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 70:47
Size: 163,7 MB
Styles: Electric blues, harmonica blues
Scans: Full

1. Let The Good Times Roll (4:43)
2. Cockle Doodle-Do (4:07)
3. Crawfishin' (5:13)
4. Why Are People Like That? (6:24)
5. Hard Times (4:19)
6. Blue Water (4:35)
7. Am I Wrong? (3:40)
8. Number Nine Train (4:04)
9. Somebody Else's But Mine (Hole In My Pocket) (4:26)
10. Same Old Thing (4:31)
11. Steak & Potatoes (3:31)
12. Grow Too Old (3:15)
13. Monkey Time (3:42)
14. Low Life (4:32)
15. Let's Have A Party (4:36)
16. I Want You (5:02)

The good news is that Fathead is back and this live workout from Toronto's Silver Dollar provides 16 good reasons why their return is essential to party-friendly Canadian blues. A sometimes odd amalgam of forces come together in this band to consistently produce standout recordings: the oft-decorated, always engaging vocalist John Mays is steeped in R&B to Al Lerman's authoritative, Chicago-weaned harp and horn contributions; Teddy Leonard grafts rock to blues guitar, all driven forward by one of the tightest rhythm sections around.

The album takes a few songs to ignite until Bobby Charles' "Why Are People Like That?" drop-kicks the groove into serious overdrive. Mays' showpiece "Hard Times" blossoms into a guitar and harp-driven jam that resonates well beyond the room. A favourite track is the uppity "Am I Wrong?", a song that nails the band's unique blend of blues to funk-based R&B, an infectious combination that distances them from the nearest competition.

The triple threat of Lerman's harp, Mays' voice and Leonard's lethal guitar help make "Livelier Than Ever" Fathead's full house, an all-important fifth disc that underlines the band's hard-earned reputation as a crack live powerhouse with more than their fair share of soulfulness. /Eric Thom

Personnel: John Mays (lead vocals, tambourine); Al Lerman (harmonica, tenor saxophone, vocals); Teddy Leonard (guitar, vocals); Omar Tunnoch (bass, vocals); Hayden Vialva (drums).

Livelier Than Ever! mc
Livelier Than Ever! zippy

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Fathead - First Class Riff-Raff

Year: 2002
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:39
Size: 121,4 MB
Styles: Electric blues, harmonica blues
Scans: Full

1. First Class Riff-Raff (5:04)
2. Cockle Doodle Do (3:50)
3. Hard Times (4:10)
4. Just Another Day (4:41)
5. I Want You (4:00)
6. She's Got The Look (She's Got The Touch) (3:53)
7. Shake This Feeling (5:35)
8. The Low Life (4:39)
9. Living Like A King (4:24)
10. Greed (Share The Wealth) (4:17)
11. Same Old Thing (4:16)
12. I've Been Bluesified (3:45)

Winners of the coveted Juno award, Canada's Fathead maintains an extremely high musical standard on 2002's First Class Riff-Raff. The funk- and R&B-influenced blues numbers featured on this Electro-Fi offering hardly signify a musical departure for the group, as Fathead wisely refuses to tamper with their successful sound. Mellow, funky tunes like "Shake This Feeling" and "Same Old Thing" are just two standouts in a track list stuffed with top-flight material.

The soul-drenched vocals and the slick guitar licks are sublime, but Fathead's rhythmic versatility really propels this record with unique and comfortable grooves for every tune. Contemporary blues fans unfamiliar with Canada's finest purveyors of the genre will do well to search out First Class Riff-Raff or any release from Fathead. /Jason Anderson, AllMusic

Personnel: Al Lerman (harmonica, saxophone, backing vocals); John Mays (lead vocals); Omar Tunnoch (bass, backing vocals); Teddy Leonard (guitar); Chuck Keeping (drums, percussion). Special guest: Michael Fonfara (piano, Hammond B3); Denis Kelid (Hammond B3).

First Class Riff-Raff mc
First Class Riff-Raff zippy

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Fathead - Where's Your Head At?

Year: 2000
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 54:17
Size: 125,4 MB
Styles: Electric blues, harmonica blues
Scans: Full

1. Somebody Else's But Mine (3:54)
2. I Keep Holdin' On (3:00)
3. Move On Up (3:55)
4. Hip Pocket (3:52)
5. Charmalene (3:53)
6. Walk Backwards (3:08)
7. Meet Me In The Middle (3:59)
8. You're The One (3:49)
9. Blue Water (4:20)
10. Mama's Boy (3:33)
11. Commit A Crime (4:45)
12. There's No Witness (4:39)
13. Give It Up (5:58)
14. Hymn For Her (1:24)

Fathead formed in 1992, and the band has been tearing it up on the North American festival and concert hall circuit ever since - winning over new fans every time they play - making Fathead one of the country's top roots acts. Signed to the world renowned Electro-Fi Records' imprint, two of their albums have won Juno Awards (Canada's "Grammy") for "Blues Recording Of The Year" while two others garnered nominations.

That they have been described as a Blues Tour De Force comes as no surprise. Georgia-raised lead singer John Mays has had a storied career that began in the Southern gospel tradition, crossing over into Doo-Wop, R&B and Blues, not to mention a stint with the Godfather Of Soul James Brown. He has won numerous Maple Blues Awards for "Male Vocalist Of The Year".

Band leader Al Lerman is a journeyman musician who plays with sizzle and a whole lot of soul. He’s garnered several Maple Blues Award nominations for both his harp and saxophone playing as well as his song-writing. Bassist Bob "Omar" Tunnoch played in seminal Toronto bands Whiskey Howl and Wooden Teeth, and has played with John Lee Hooker, Etta James and Paul Butterfield.

Newest member, guitar ace Papa John King, has played with Long John Baldry, Solomon Burke, Rita Chiarelli and many more. Along with iconic drummer Bucky Berger (2009 Drummer Of The Year), Fathead creates a fresh sound that is immediately recognizable as their own. They have a ball wherever they play and it shows!

Where's Your Head At? mc
Where's Your Head At? zippy

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Fathead - Twenty Years Deep: The Very Best Of Fathead 1992-2012

Year: 2012
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 77:45
Size: 179,5 MB
Styles: Electric blues, harmonica blues
Scans: Front, tray

1. Somebody Else's But Mine (3:52)
2. Tell Me Why (3:40)
3. She's Trouble (3:25)
4. Shame On Ya (3:59)
5. One Day The Sun Will Shine (3:44)
6. Blues Weather (3:11)
7. Hooked On Your Love (Feat. Little Mack Simmons) (4:35)
8. First Class Riff-Raff (5:02)
9. Real Crazy Mama (2:59)
10. The Sweetest Sound (4:07)
11. Walk Backwards (3:07)
12. Just Another Day (4:40)
13. Building Full Of Blues (5:19)
14. Lay It On The Line (6:16)
15. Fire In The Hole (3:48)
16. She's Got The Look (3:51)
17. Monkey Time (3:31)
18. You're So Special (Feat. Little Mack Simmons) (4:27)
19. Number Nine Train (4:04)

Twenty Years Deep from the 2 time Juno Award (Canada's Grammy) winning band Fathead provides an insightful overview of the band's 20 year career and serves as both a 'Best of' and an 'Intro to' package. Fronted by soulman John Mays (ex James Brown band), and comprised of ace musicians and talented songwriters, Fathead have built their own unique, original and identifiable sound. The tracks have been selected from Fathead's 7 albums with 2 bonus tracks featuring the band backing Chicago Blues legend Little Mack Simmons.

Twenty Years Deep: The Very Best Of Fathed 1992-2012 mc
Twenty Years Deep: The Very Best Of Fathed 1992-2012 zippy

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Fathead - Blues Weather

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:20
Size: 103.8 MB
Styles: Roots rock, Funk, Blues
Year: 1998
Art: Front

[3:09] 1. Blues Weather
[3:41] 2. The Backbug Song
[3:29] 3. Monkey Time
[3:42] 4. Tell Me Why
[2:57] 5. Real Crazy Mama
[4:52] 6. Doot Do Doot
[2:40] 7. Song For The Nation
[4:02] 8. Let's Have A Party
[3:39] 9. Hurry Now
[3:33] 10. Gypsy Feet
[6:17] 11. You Can't Always Get What You Want
[3:13] 12. Steak And Potatoes

Blues Weather romps from funk to blues to soul, with hummable tunes and foot tapping beat. The CD is all original material with plenty of vocals. It achieves a combination of chemical/spiritual/musical reactions that happen when all the right ingredients come into play: talent, personality, humour, united vision and a little bit of magic.

The band has managed to develop their own special sound, while drawing from some great root sources, such as: James Brown, Muddy Waters, Little Walter and The Meters. Blues Weather is a real crowd pleaser with a selection of kicky tunes aimed at dance lovers.

Blues Weather

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Fathead - 2 albums: Where's The Blues Taking Me / Building Full Of Blues

FATHEAD formed in 1992, and the band has been tearing it up on the North American festival and concert hall circuit ever since - winning over new fans every time they play - making FATHEAD one of the country's top roots acts. Signed to the world renowned ELECTRO-FI RECORDS' imprint, two of their albums have won JUNO AWARDs (Canada's "GRAMMY") for "Blues Recording Of The Year" while two others garnered nominations.

That they have been described as a Blues Tour De Force comes as no surprise. Georgia-raised lead singer JOHN MAYS has had a storied career that began in the Southern gospel tradition, crossing over into Doo-Wop, R&B and Blues, not to mention a stint with the Godfather Of Soul JAMES BROWN. He has won numerous Maple Blues Awards for “Male Vocalist Of The Year”. Band leader AL LERMAN is a journeyman musician who plays with sizzle and a whole lot of soul. He’s garnered several MAPLE BLUES AWARD nominations for both his harp and saxophone playing as well as his song-writing. Bassist BOB "OMAR" TUNNOCH played in seminal Toronto bands Whiskey Howl and Wooden Teeth, and has played with John Lee Hooker, Etta James and Paul Butterfield. Newest member, guitar ace PAPA JOHN KING, has played with Long John Baldry, Solomon Burke, Rita Chiarelli and many more. Along with iconic drummer BUCKY BERGER (2009 Drummer Of The Year), Fathead creates a fresh sound that is immediately recognizable as their own. They have a ball wherever they play and it shows!

Album: Where's The Blues Taking Me
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:38
Size: 145.7 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[3:57] 1. Shame On Ya
[4:09] 2. Where's The Blues Taking Me
[4:48] 3. Red Maple Road
[6:35] 4. Lay It On The Line
[3:38] 5. Carry On
[4:14] 6. (I Like My Sex) Drip Dry
[3:29] 7. Freedom Day
[4:15] 8. Easy Going Man
[4:09] 9. Harp Sauce
[4:36] 10. Trouble In The World No More
[3:00] 11. Big City Blues
[3:30] 12. Poor Frank
[4:46] 13. The Boogieman
[5:29] 14. Don't Leave Me Tonight
[2:55] 15. Lonely Teardrops

Where's The Blues Taking Me

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Album: Building Full Of Blues
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:27
Size: 104.1 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 2007
Art: Front

[3:43] 1. Jellyfish Blues
[3:42] 2. Fire In The Hole
[3:27] 3. What About Me
[4:04] 4. Bitter When I'm Old
[2:48] 5. Katrina
[3:42] 6. One Day The Sun Will Shine
[3:33] 7. Apartment 10
[3:53] 8. I Pity The Fool
[3:14] 9. Too Many Heartaches
[3:55] 10. Backwoods Paradise
[4:06] 11. The Last Time
[5:15] 12. Building Full Of Blues

Building Full Of Blues

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Fathead - Fatter Than Ever

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 56:57
Size: 130.4 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 2014

[3:18] 1. I Don't Want To Leave The Party
[3:58] 2. Johnny Says
[4:44] 3. Take A Little Time For Yourself
[4:00] 4. Evil Eye
[4:10] 5. Twenty Second Chances
[3:41] 6. When Did You Ever?
[5:26] 7. Slippery Slope
[3:00] 8. Life Goes On
[4:16] 9. My Brother
[3:33] 10. Better Off Taking Chances
[3:14] 11. Shoot That Rooster
[3:15] 12. Pinching Pennies
[3:17] 13. Preacher Man
[3:17] 14. Throw Me A Bone
[3:41] 15. Cost To Boogie

With two Juno Awards along with numerous other music industry trophies to their credit, FATHEAD has played the top blues rooms, concert halls and music festivals from coast to coast. Their sound is steeped heavily in the blues, married with elements of the best roots music, and possesses a unique ensemble sound that is immediately recognizable as their own.

FATHEAD'S July 2014 release of "FATTER THAN EVER" features fifteen standout tracks courtesy of Canada's premiere Blues song writers, Al Lerman and Omar Tunnoch. With nine critically albums released to date and hundreds (thousands?) of crowd pleasing shows under their belts, it has become quite evident that Fathead may be the best blues /roots band to come out of Canada since Ronnie Hawkins hired THE BAND to become his backup group in the mid-1950s. An ultra-tight ensemble, Fathead brings together some of the most respected musicians in the country to create an energetic blend of blues peppered liberally with elements of r&b, funky, gospel-tinged soul and "feel good" rock'n'roll. Real Blues magazine referred to the group's harp and guitar-dominated sound as "one of those rare, much sought after, but seldom achieved, chemical/spiritual reactions that happens when all the right ingredients come together: talent, personality, humour, united vision and a little bit of hoodoo/voodoo". "The Toronto Star" praised Fathead when it commented, "If the blues were a sports league, Fathead would be the equivalent of an all-star team".

FATHEAD formed in 1992, and the band has been tearing it up on the North American festival and concert hall circuit ever since - winning over new fans every time they play - making FATHEAD one of the country's top roots acts. Signed to the world renowned ELECTRO-FI RECORDS' imprint, two of their albums have won JUNO AWARDs (Canada's "GRAMMY") for "Blues Recording Of The Year" while two others garnered nominations.

thank you maple blues.
Fatter Than Ever mc
Fatter Than Ever zippy

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