BBQ - Tie Your Noose CD
Mark “BBQ” Sultan is back with a new rockin’ record! As you all know, BBQ is a one man band. Mark plays all the instruments at the same time and it’s recorded live. The record starts with, “C’mon And Love Me,” and while it’s an okay intro, the second song really got me going. “Outta My Mind,” is a flat-out winner. It’s like the Sonics, The Kinks, and The Downliners Sect’s song “Outside” all at once. BBQ reminds me of so many bands/artists it’s crazy. Mark’s singing often reminds me of Ritchie Valens, but on “Don’t Hold out on Me,” I was instantly struck with an image of Sam Cooke, and that’s pretty freakin’ cool. I don’t know if was on purpose, but “Shake Real Low” is a lot like Sam’s “Twistin’ the Night Away,” too. Don’t get me wrong, though. While it may not be as raw as BBQ’s previous releases, this record is still rough and rockin’. This is the kind of propulsive music that makes you want to dance. If you ever have a party and you want to liven things up, play this and the fun will begin.
(Bomp Records - POB 7112, Burbank, CA 91510)