Eric Sardinas & Big Motor – Sticks & Stones
Prologue Records
www.mascotlabelgroup.com
Rating: B
Eric Sardinas is a true master of the slide guitar.
He is one of the best blues slide players currently
recording. His new album, Sticks & Stones stays
within bounds from what his fans want from him. This is
a collection of mostly upbeat, blues-rock guitar wailing
tunes that are best played at 11.
Eric, at times, evokes the spirit of another great
slide player from yesteryear, Irish axe-slinger Rory
Gallagher. Sardinas has the same obvious passion for
music and the talent to go along with it. “Full Tilt
Mama” and “Ratchet Blues” will make any fan of Gallagher
smile in appreciation as Sardinas is keeping the same
spirit alive.
There is not a bad tune on this disc. Some songs will
make you think, such as “Too Many Ghosts” while others
are just plain fun ala “Cherry Wine.” All of these
tracks promise to be even better live in concert making
one wonder if this tour should be recorded for a live
DVD/CD, hmm, damn good idea!
By Jeb Wright
