2016 – Ivor
Simpson-Kennedy
By Phillip Smith; May 7, 2016
Delta Pines,
the first release from Australian bluesman Ivor
Simpson-Kennedy aka Ivor S.K. is
a tantalizing taste of down-home acoustic guitar blues. This album features five fresh and original
tracks that absolutely shine.
Engrossing lyrics and Ivor’s subtle guitar prowess on “Help
Poor Me” pull me right into the album, and then the melodious and melancholy “Missus
Green” carries me away. Ivor’s raspy vocals are perfectly
fitted for “I Like the Way”, a song that sounds at home in the Mississippi
Delta. Hearing the call-outs to Willie Dixon, Helena, King Biscuit, and
Clarksdale on title track “Delta
Pines” puts a big warm smile on my face. When it comes time to zone out and
tune in, the go-to song is “Pelican”. This lush instrumental is absolutely beautiful.
Although Delta Pines is a fairly short album, don’t let the size fool
you. It is indeed a very sweet one.
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