Prolific rockabilly musician Steve Hooker is back with
another CD, The Old Testament of Love on Pimphouse Records. The seven-track
CD begins with the country-western-flavored
instrumental “Necktie Party”. “The First Ones Always Free” is seven minute
of made-to-order lowdown blues,
with guttural vocals from Hooker. The
title track is lighter and poppier; it’s a dance track for the club floor,
while “Don’t Let the Deal Go Down” is 50s/early ‘60s raunch ‘n’ roll. The
crunchy instrumental “Tighten It” has a hard rock edge, while “Crows Legs” has
a steady, mid-tempo groove. “Mister Mojo Man” closes the album with some dirty,
old-school blues rock.
The players are Steve Hooker on guitar and vocals, Vic on
bass, Dave on piano, Brian on drums and background vocals, and Dee on
background vocals. The CD is available from Raucous Records.
