Rattleshake

For 20 years now, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials have been kings of hard-charging, slide-fueled blues. At over 100 tour dates a year and over the course of five studio releases, they have dedicated themselves to thrilling audiences in the full-throttle spirit of slide-boogie legends Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor and J.B. Hutto. This latest album is the most potent evidence yet of their awesome, soul-shaking power. Rattleshake more than lives up to its name, with all the glorious, houserockin' roar of a Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials' live performance. Overflowing with great, greasy grooves and deep-down blues, the new release features a host of new Ed originals and the introduction of some barrelhouse piano and gritty organ to the mix. With Lil' Ed's hot-wired slide and raw, soulful singing leading the charge, he and the Blues Imperials are at the top of their good-rocking game.