Positive Judgement of a Journeyman
Rock guitarist and singer/songwriter Ritchie Kotzen is in
many ways a journeyman who consistently puts out accessible
AOR albums - and Cannibals is another
in this fine lineage. The opening title track best exemplifies the AOR badge, whilst
second In an Instant is a sweet
R&B track in the Philly/Hall&Oats mode. Third The Enemy has Kotzen airing his falsetto vocal chops, and these
opening three set the varied undemanding but pleasant listening experience.
Fourth Shake it Off is a funkier rock
offering, with some pounding bass and puffing organ, and then Kotzen
demonstrating his guitar skills with a quick riff and ending on some excellent
shredding. Fifth Come on Free is a
return to a soul-infused tune, and I’ll leave it there as a positive reflection
on the experienced and attractive eclecticism of this latest album.
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