The Tone Cool Story Vol. 1 by Various Artists

05 Jan

Written by Morrice Blackwell
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God I love this music! It puts the S back into soul and the F back into feeling; hence, everything becomes different with a newfound perspective. These tunes will definitely put a different spin on your day.

The Tone Cool label exemplifies and acknowledges Independent music’s fortitude and carry’s on a fierce sense of obligation to keeping the originality of its artists intact with every recording. While blues and roots music has helped them to achieve great heights for many years, they have gone far beyond that to reach into the realm of rock and pop and many other genres.

This two CD set is not only a celebration of their history; it is a documentation of their diverse stable of artists. Every style gets an opportunity to show how their contributions have made the label what it is today. It is the people that make the music and people at the label that enable each artist to be an individual. Looking at a label like this and a corporate conglomerate is like trying to compare a super Wal-Mart with a Ma & Pa General Store, there really is no comparison. In essence, the label and its artists are a true reflection of what they really are.

The music is simply wonderful. From the blues diva Susan Tedeschi (reincarnate of Janis Joplin) to Double Trouble to The Love Dogs, the variety and range of the music is remarkable. This compilation is the perfect set to throw into your stereo at a party or gathering and watch people’s reactions. Within minutes, folks will be asking you "Who was that?" or "What was the name of that song?" This compilation is so universal that anyone could find something that is appealing. As simplistic and as down to earth as the label professes to be, in turn their artists embody that within their music. As they say, one hand washes the other. I cannot think of a better label to use as an example of that philosophy than Tone Cool. There is nothing superficial about this organization or the music. This is the real deal people and some of the best music available today.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Various Artists
CD Title: The Tone Cool Story Vol. 1
Genre: Blues
Year Released: 2003
Record Label: Tone Cool
Tracks: CD 1 It Hurt So Bad (Susan Tedeschi) Shake Em On Down (North Mississippi All-Stars) Pee Wee's Nightmare (Rick Holmstrom) Playin' Games (Hobex) Is It Love? (Todd Thibaud) Say One Thing (Double Trouble w/Doyle Bramhall) Storms Of Life (Bernard Allison) Moving To The Country (Paul Rishell & Annie Raines) Who Knows What's Goin' On (Rod Piazza & Mighty Fly Sugartown (North Mississippi Allstars) Blues On A Holiday (Susan Tedeschi) CD 2 UFO Alert (The 11th Hour Band) Blues On A Holiday (Paul Rishell) Cheatin' On Me ( “earring” George Mayweather) Yonder's Wall (James Montgomery) Get Down With The Blues (Tony Z) Freezer Burn (Monster Mike Welch) Honkytonk Forgiveness (Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish) Good Things Come To Those Who Wait(Toni Lynn Washington) Big & Hot (The Love Dogs) Rockin' At The Riverside (Mark Hummel) All Her Lovin' (Terrance Simien) Breakdown On The Bayou (David Maxwell) Tough And Tender (Rod Piazza & Mighty Flyers)'
Label Website: http://www.tonecool.com
Rating: Five Stars