2017 – Vizztone
Release Date : Nov. 17,
2017
By Phillip Smith;
Dec 8, 2017
Little
G. Weevil’s latest release, Something
Poppin’ is a fabulous mix of blues, R&B, soul and funk, infused with a hip
hop beat. Originally from Hungary,
Gabor Szucs aka Little G. Weevil relocated to the United
States in 2004 to immerse himself in the music and culture of The Blues. Since then, he’s called Birmingham, Atlanta,
and Memphis home at different points along the way. His music is so rich
and full of texture, it’s no surprise: in 2013, he pulled down first place in
the Solo/Duo category of the International
Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Little G.
Weevil holds court with drummer extraordinaire Daniel Harper , bassist
Marton Pfeff , guitarist Laci Borsodi, and on Hammond organ/Fender
Rhodes/keys, Matyas Premecz.
An incredible surge of excitement plasters the wall as
Little G drop-kicks the door wide open in “Here I Come Knocking”. Harper’s beat effortlessly draws me in
like a moth to a flame and that rocking opening riff sinks its claws in quick. As the tune barrels right on, it clears a
path for the rest of the album to slide right through. It’s fantastic. A hypnotic beat with smooth backing vocals
from Sharika Allen Brown and Rebeka Easley Ellis make for a great
hook in title track “Something Poppin’”.
G’s suave vocals fearlessly croon while I immensely enjoy his
guitar performance. The guitar licks G adds
to the hill-country-blues-soaked “See Me in the Country” is phenomenal. I love
the funky keys Premecz throws in too. When I hear the introduction to Curtis
Mayfield’s “Pusher Man” from the 1972 film Super Fly, I crank that
volume way up. This is one super
delicious cover, for sure. The ripping
rhythm of “Crawling” is slathered in soul. Amid the lush swirling keys, Little
G sings this one with the conviction of Jimmy Vaughan of the Fabulous
Thunderbirds, and blesses the listener with a healthy dose of stellar
guitar playing. It sounds so good.
Little
G. Weevil scores huge with this album. Something Poppin’ is an absolute delight!
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