Synthesis Weekly Reviews: “Potato Hole” by Booker T

Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Author in Album Review, Music

Booker T
Potato Hole
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Like a sporadic sprinkle throughout his iconic career as bandleader of the MGs, Hammond B3 organ-master Booker T. Jones always seems to drop the occasional solo effort for us to flavor as well. His latest, Potato Hole, is refreshingly strong, finding a harmonious balance between a new sound and likable tunes. Jones employs the talents of the Drive-By Truckers as his backing band, allowing his trademark B3 to act as a voice over varying guitar-based rhythms. But despite Booker T.’s “lead” role in the arrangements, he’s still as [...]