Memphis: Vinyl 2LP Moreish Idols Boujeloudia

Boujeloudia

BENEDICTION are back with arguably their best release to date and will no doubt secure their well earned seat at the top table once more

11    When Spirits Rise

4    Rama Katha

Memphis: Vinyl 2LP Moreish Idols BoujeloudiaIn 2001, Jean Jacques Milteau, France's greatest blues harmonica player, travelled to Memphis and recorded some astonishing sessions: under the guidance of Willie Mitchell, the legendary man behind Hi Records (home of Al Green and Ann Peebles), Jay Jay, in the company of a few local stars such as Mighty Mo Rodgers and Little Milton, had the intelligence to modernise his blues, notably by tackling a surprising repertoire. Here, covers of Sting and Neil