Wayne Madder - I Need Somebody
Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Jazzy Blues, Soul
Greenbank, Canada
Overall Impression: Canadian based singer/songwriter/guitarist Wayne Madder brings a wonderful bit of Latin flavored soul, with the release of his single "I Need Somebody." Featuring a sexy, serpentine blues groove that's absolutely perfect for the sensual lyrical themes employed here by Madder, "I Need Somebody" is highlighted by an equally sultry electric guitar lead that bobs and weaves around an agile rhythm section consisting of bass, acoustic guitar, drums and Latin percussion. Madder gives an impassioned vocal performance here, augmented by some soulful background harmonies that add another layer of cool to an already extremely stylish blues track. Wayne Madder's "I Need Somebody" should have broad appeal among soul and blues audiences, thanks to top notch musicianship and polished songwriting.
Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, great mix. Good tonal balance. Outstanding groove, very "in the pocket." Love the Latin flair. Fantastic clean tone on the lead, allows it to sit comfortably in the mix. Vocals sound amazing, great delivery and production there. Lyrics are succinct and to the point. The recording gives the impression of a live performance, which is always a nice quality to have in a blues track. Great job of capturing and distilling the essence of "cool" on this song. It really does have an extraordinary energy about it that's both timeless and provocative. Wonderful job overall, by everyone involved.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Blues, Blues Rock, Soul, Latin Soul, Soul Jazz
Artist target suggestions: Carlos Santana, Los Lobos, Ry Cooder, Little Feat, Ozomatli, Los Lonely Boys, War, Richard Thompson, Tab Benoit, Eric Lindell, John Hiatt, J.J. Cale, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Robbie Robertson, John Mayer, Robin Trower
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About the Reviewer:
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers