Megafaun member, Phil Cook is standing out and alone on his new album, Hungry Mother Blues. A completely instrumental record, Cook pays homage and shows reverence to a musical heritage by playing country-blues style guitar, resonator, and banjo. His musical awareness and tasteful compositions shine as he plays a single instrument with a relaxed passion and a personal message all the while tapping out time with his Feat . Each track on Hungry Mother Blues is dedicated to someone in Cook's life, whether it be a friend, a bandmate, or his unborn child and acts as a soulful, countrified instrumental love letter to these special people.
Hungry Mother Blues was recorded in a single day in the back room of Cook's North Carolina home during a rare ice storm. Unlike his 2009 recording which was taped during a violent thunderstorm, this record bares no sign of the weather. Instead, Cook's love for music and loved ones emanates through the songs providing the album with a warm and friendly vibe.
Opening with the breezy and melodic "Frazee, Minnesota," the album moves into other brilliant and artful tunes, each possessing a character of its own, like the people they have been written for. The folk banjo in "Waiting 'Round the Oven Buns" is playful while the dobro work on "Lament and Lullabye" is graceful and gentle. There's added drama and purpose in the the bluesy resonator on "Ballad of a Hungry Mother" and a confidence can be found in "Last Steam Engine Train," a tribute to John Fahey. Ending on a melancholy note with "The Jensens," Hungry Mother Blues is a wonderful celebration of life and people through music. It's a great casual listen. Lasting a total of 20 minutes, the album is perfect for a summer afternoon spent on the porch sipping lemonade.
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06 - Ballad Of A Hungry Mother - Phil Cook and His Feat
Hungry Mother Blues was recorded in a single day in the back room of Cook's North Carolina home during a rare ice storm. Unlike his 2009 recording which was taped during a violent thunderstorm, this record bares no sign of the weather. Instead, Cook's love for music and loved ones emanates through the songs providing the album with a warm and friendly vibe.
Opening with the breezy and melodic "Frazee, Minnesota," the album moves into other brilliant and artful tunes, each possessing a character of its own, like the people they have been written for. The folk banjo in "Waiting 'Round the Oven Buns" is playful while the dobro work on "Lament and Lullabye" is graceful and gentle. There's added drama and purpose in the the bluesy resonator on "Ballad of a Hungry Mother" and a confidence can be found in "Last Steam Engine Train," a tribute to John Fahey. Ending on a melancholy note with "The Jensens," Hungry Mother Blues is a wonderful celebration of life and people through music. It's a great casual listen. Lasting a total of 20 minutes, the album is perfect for a summer afternoon spent on the porch sipping lemonade.
Stream & Purchase Hungry Mother Blues via bandcamp
06 - Ballad Of A Hungry Mother - Phil Cook and His Feat
Man i Love Phil Cook and his band of misfits (i.e. Megafaun)! Just started my own blog b/c of sites like this. Great music is easy to find with good bloggers. http://tympanicvibrations.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeletei had never heard of phil cook but i am digging this track. congrats to you for supporting his music and thanks for giving me the musical heads up. great post keep up the hard work. check these out IStillGotMyGuitar
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