Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 48:26
Size: 110.9 MB
Styles: Contemporary blues
Year: 2015
Art: Front
[3:57] 1. Feels So Good
[4:26] 2. Wedding Bells
[3:50] 3. Family Tree
[2:55] 4. Weatherman
[4:36] 5. One And Only
[3:10] 6. Little Miss Suzie
[3:20] 7. I Knew
[2:32] 8. How Long
[3:52] 9. That Man
[3:43] 10. Leave That Dog Alone
[4:46] 11. Places I Miss
[3:07] 12. Don't Rush Off
[4:07] 13. Same Old Thing
Tasha Taylor has always carried the torch for Soul and Blues. Now, with her dazzling third album, Honey For The Biscuit, the US singer/songwriter/musician unveils thirteen new songs that push her beloved genre into the spotlight. "I'm carrying on the next generation of rhythm, blues and soul," says Tasha. "Bridging the gap between one generation and another. It's my family business - as well as my passion."
As the daughter of R&B trailblazer and Stax giant Johnnie Taylor, Tasha's genealogy is auspicious. And yet, while lesser talents might trade on that hallowed surname, Honey For The Biscuit is a personal statement bearing her own unique thumbprint. "I started writing this record three years ago," recalls the singer/producer, "and I wrote most of the songs on my guitar. This record has a lot about relationship heartache, missteps and some confusion. I think it's about searching for something via someone".
Recorded in LA, Tasha was joined in the studio with the core band. Tasha Taylor (Vocals, guitar, percussion), Nathan Watts (bass), John Notto (guitar), Jon Taylor (guitar), Don Wyatt (piano/organ) and Munjungo Jackson (percussion), Gerry Brown, Ronald Bruner & Stanley Randolph (drums), and Jamelle Williams, Matthew DeMeritt, & Lemar Buillary (horns). Honey For The Biscuit is a thrilling reboot of the great American genres, taking in soul, funk and every shade of blue. "I always bring a soul element," notes Tasha, "and this record also has a touch of Nashville, which was a new thing for me to explore. Three songs were written with Tom Hambridge and Richard Flemming, (Leave Dog Alone, How Long and Weatherman) and overall this record has more of my blues side exposed, from subject matter, to musicianship. It also inspires some dancing, so be ready for that!"
Special songs dovetail with special guests. There's the light-footed guitar lick and gang chants of Family Tree (featuring Keb' Mo'). The handclaps and doo-wop refrain of Little Miss Suzie (Robert Randolph guesting on lap steel). The full-throttle, funky ode to a cheating man on Leave That Dog Alone (Samantha Fish supplying fiery guitar/vocals). The brassy belt of Same Old Thing (Tommy Castro at the microphone). "I got very lucky and got some great friends to play," smiles Tasha. "Nice honey for my record..."
Even amongst that blues royalty, it's Tasha's neck-tingling vocal that demands top billing, her raw delivery digging to the emotional depths. The lyric sheet, meanwhile, opens up her diary from a period of upheaval. "It's been nice looking back on what is essentially a snapshot of my life," she admits, "and realizing what you can learn from your experiences. There's a lot of testimonials about dealing with and searching for stuff, about love, lust and life. I think I've come through a lot of stuff when I hear this record, and I'm glad to have those lessons in my pocket".
Honey For The Biscuit mc
Honey For The Biscuit zippy
