Louisiana's Le Roux, as this band was originally called on their first two albums, offers yet another original take on Southern Rock. With a definite NOLA twist, this band also had some similarities to bands like Kansas. In sound that is, cause there's no Progressive Rock to be found here (Kerry Livgren did use Le Roux vocalist Jeff Pollard on his excellent "Seeds Of Change", also featuring Mylon LeFevre...). Some superb musicianship, sure enough! This may be a bit slick to some, but it's a far cry from being lackluster. Superior vocal harmonies, terrific songwriting, faultless picking and.. And it's all good stuff, played with verve and pizazz. Check out "New Orleans Ladies", "Take A Ride On A Riverboat" and Slow Burn". Heavenly days .
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Ah, "Seeds Of Change", i must dig that out and give it a spin again.
I particularly enjoy the 2 songs that the late great Ronnie James Dio sang on, "Live For The King" and "The Mask Of The Great Deceiver".
Thanks as always for all the recent postings,
Bigfootkit
Great blog. First I have to say that I'm from Spain and I live in Puerto Rico and my english is not good. But after 20 years listen, punk, metal, alternative, disco, reagge, etc., now Im "stock" with southern rock, and thanks to your blog I know bands like, Hydra, Two Guns, Crimson Tide, Law, Thunder, etc. Thanks.
Glad you enjoy!
Thank you, here is the second album (Keep the Fire Burnin' - 1979), also great:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C7PRHSGK
Mr. Skydog, Could you please re-up the Louisiana's LeRoux self titled debut album on megaupload as they say it is no longer available and you seem to have the only copy on the web!!!
New link up.
Thanks again for the Southern Rock goods!
Rich
www.aftersabbath.com
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