Monti Amundson

I See Trouble

M&M Records

couldn't find any information on Monti. Liner notes are sparse and stick to the basics. Drums and bass back-up Amundson on acoustic guitar. Nothing fancy-just rhythms that don't overwhelm the guitar.

Eight out of 13 cuts are original, with another a shared effort. These are a mix of tempos, from slow shuffle to rumba. The second cut should have been the title; Oh, Johnny Why is an enjoyable bluesy slide piece, talking to a bottle of Johnny Walker about the misfortunes of life. Several cuts had some very nice finger work. Monti's voice doesn't have that low-down, gravely bluesy sound that I enjoy, but he has a very smooth sound.  Lyrically, the standard Blues themes are covered. This cD won't leave you jumping and screaming, but it is good uncluttered acoustic guitar blues with a toe-tapping beat.

Sue Brasel

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