Time: 49:36
Size: 113.6 MB
Styles: R&B, Electric blues
Year: 1999
Art: Front
[5:07] 1. Countdown To Heartache
[4:26] 2. Faith In The Wrong People
[5:11] 3. Here We Go
[4:23] 4. Ain't Nobody's Business
[4:09] 5. Two Long Leg
[6:21] 6. Working Late
[5:09] 7. Bad Situation
[4:51] 8. Can't Stand Losing Me
[4:47] 9. Iceman: One For Albert
[5:08] 10. Two Timin' Man
Southern California based Kris Wiley has been working the local circuit for the past seven years. I'm sure in that time she must have won a sizable following of local fans. She is an accomplished guitarist and soulful yet powerful singer. She cites many of the classic & modern blues masters as her inspiration, but her predominantly smooth, soulful style on Breaking The Rules often reminds me of somewhat R&B oriented Robert Cray. At other times, she plays with a more bluezy and somewhat more agressive, but still soulful style reminicent of Ronnie Earl. This is not only true of the guitar work, but in the song arrangements and feel of the band as well. At various times the band includes organ, piano and horns.
Breaking The Rules doesn't fall into either of my two favorite categories. It's not a down and dirty blues album. Nor is it rock-blues, laced with pyro-technics lead guitar. It is blues, but with a decidedly smoother, R&B flavor. However, Kris Wiley is a stong vocalist and a nifty guitar player, and plays some tasty licks, especially on the intsrumentals. Overall, the CD is consistent and well done, and the backing musicians are excellent. For those that don't mind a bit of smooth soul/R&B with thier blues guitar, this CD is definitely worth a listen. ~electricblues.com
Breaking The Rules doesn't fall into either of my two favorite categories. It's not a down and dirty blues album. Nor is it rock-blues, laced with pyro-technics lead guitar. It is blues, but with a decidedly smoother, R&B flavor. However, Kris Wiley is a stong vocalist and a nifty guitar player, and plays some tasty licks, especially on the intsrumentals. Overall, the CD is consistent and well done, and the backing musicians are excellent. For those that don't mind a bit of smooth soul/R&B with thier blues guitar, this CD is definitely worth a listen. ~electricblues.com
Breaking The Rules mc
Breaking The Rules zippy