Full Tilt

by Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials

Overview

Slide guitarist Lil' Ed Williams & the Blues Imperials bring the energy of live performance to their seventh Alligator release, Full Tilt. The highlights on this disc tend to reflect that of the album's title, especially the spirited cover versions of the Contours' "First I Look at the Purse" and Hound Dog Taylor's "Take Five," along with the originals "Hold That Train," "Candy Sweet," and "My Baby Moves Me." Lil' Ed's raucous guitar chops are at center stage on those tracks and the additional backing from horn players Eddie McKinley and David Basinger and pianist/organist Johnny Iguana add some extra kick. There are a few lukewarm tracks that are a bit too rote and, unfortunately, bring down the overall good-time party appeal of this disc. Still, fans of Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, or electric modern blues in general, will want to add this to their collections. ~ Al Campbell

Product Details

Release Date:	08/26/2008
Label:	Alligator Records
UPC:	0014551492627
Rank:	190352

Tracks

1. Hold That Train
2. Housekeeping Job
3. Don't Call Me
4. Check My Baby's Oil
5. First I Look At the Purse
6. Love Don't Live Here Anymore
7. Life Got In the Way
8. Candy Sweet
9. Woman, Take a Bow
10. My Baby Moves Me
11. Dying To Live
12. Open Invitation
13. Every Man Needs a Good Woman
14. Take Five

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials   Primary Artist
Eddie McKinley   Sax (Tenor)
James "Pookie" Young   Vocals (Background),Bass
Michael Garrett   Vocals (Background),Guitar
Kelly Littleton   Drums
Johnny ''Fingers'' Iguana   Piano,Organ
David Basinger   Sax (Baritone)

Technical Credits

Kevin Niemiec   Package Design
Paul Natkin   Photography
Bruce Iglauer   Mastering,Producer
William Robinson   Composer
Pam Williams   Composer
Dan Stout   Mastering
Robert Rogers   Composer
Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials   Producer
Hound Dog Taylor   Composer
Michael Trossman   Logo
Blaise Barton   Mixing,Engineer