2024 – New Sun Music
By Phillip Smith; Sep. 14, 2024
Original source : phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com
Conjure Man, the second release from Memphis-based singer/guitarist
Ping Rose is definitely suited to be his break-out album. There’s a certain
freshness to his style which I enjoy immensely as he seemingly draws influence
from favorite artists like Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Robert
Plant, and Stevie Wonder.
I love way he approaches the slide guitar on the opening song “Cloverhill Stomp”. This rootsy country-blues instrumental is an absolutely fabulous listen. This rolls right in a real-deal blues track “Don’t Drink Me Dry”. Fearless vocals and his amazing guitar mastery make this track a hands-down favorite. Title-track “Conjure Man” beautifully shines a light on his soulful side. His soft guitar approach pairs sweetly with the Stevie Wonder-esque tone in his vocals. When “Salty” hits, I feel the Led Zeppelin presence within every note. Ping immaculately captures that Plant-style rasp in his voice with that slow-dripping blues we loved to hear Page dish out. It’s simply amazing. The smooth sounds of the George-Benson-friendly “Careful What You Wish For” pops nicely with the splash of funk.
Conjure Man is such a wonderful album, I’m certain the world will be hearing a lot more from Ping Rose in the near future.
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For more information about Ping Rose, visit his website at https://www.pingroseplays.com/
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