14052014 - Nick Waterhouse "Holly"

I have to admit it. I started listening to this album based on the cover, and was momentarily slightly disappointed upon discovering that the alluring Holly on the picture was not the performer here. This disappointment quickly disappeared though, as soon as it became clear that the young Mr. Nick Waterhouse has made an album of simply stunning bluesy R&B, reminiscent of both classics from the 50's and latter day cool cats such as Charles Bradley, The Dap Kings or even a less guitar-heavy Black Keys. His voice, the production and the songs are all top notch, so why don't you just stop reading and do yourself a favour and check this out? It's the right thing to do!