THE DREAM LOGIC

My Black Arts

2014-07-27

  The Dream Logic is basically a trio, but for its second release, My Black Arts, they had a little help from their friends. Notable guests include Vernon Reid (Living Color), and Eric Krasno (Soulive and Lettuce). The musicianship is exemplary on this guitar-driven blues album.  The guitar solos are tasty, yet tastefully short. The percussion, bass, and keys are spot-on without stealing the spotlight. My only problem with this is with Charles Compo's lead vocals, which come off as nasally and short of range.  I would like this quite a bit if it were instrumental or if Compo would give up singing and let drummer/backing vocalist Camille Gainer take over. The Dream Logic is promising, but it could be oh so much better.   Rebecca Ruth 

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Blues

  • reviewed 12/2007

    LAURIE MORVAN
    CURE WHAT AILS YA

  • reviewed 10/2008

    ROOT DOCTOR
    - Live at the Cadillac Club

  • reviewed 01/2017

    Sugar King James and the Chess Masters
    Tru Blu Mud - A Tribute To Muddy Waters

  • reviewed 11/2007

    THE PHANTOM BLUES BAND
    Footprints

  • reviewed 05/2010

    BETTYE LaVETTE
    Interpretations – The Great British Songbook

  • reviewed 09/2008

    STEVE GUYGER
    RADIO BLUES

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.