Album Review of
Shake The Roots

Written by Duane Verh
July 3, 2022 - 7:19pm EDT
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Jade Bennett’s fiery, focused vocals sync up with an engaging and varied song list, making the case for her inclusion among the more exciting female blues performers around.  Ballads are a particular treat on this set, all penned by Ms. Bennett and guitarist and album co-producer Gino Matteo. “Moving On” and “Paid & Broke” stand out and “Table For Two” sets a seriously high bar for any other ballad work out this year.  A pair of rockers, the steamy “Warm Inside” and the urgent “Shiny Creatures” are strong as well.  The band is solid and lead guitar play is suitably ferocious throughout.  A “Best of The Year” candidate.