Wily Bo Walker has a voice that sounds like it’s been soaked in bourbon and dragged across a gravel road, and when you pair that grit with the massive brass arrangements of Danny Flam, the result is something truly cinematic.
The scale of this production is what hits you first. This isn't just a blues band with a few extra horns; it’s a full-blown big band that swings with a heavy, modern weight. Tracks like "The Openator" set a dark, theatrical tone that carries through the entire record.
Walker’s "voodoo" delivery is perfectly balanced by Flam’s sophisticated arrangements, creating a sound that feels both vintage and entirely original. It’s dark, it’s loud, and it’s one of the most unique records in the modern blues landscape. If you want something that feels like the soundtrack to a lost film noir, this is the album you've been looking for.