The sensual conscience of southern rock is called Tony Joe White. Since the late 1960s, this Louisiana singer / songwriter and guitarist has developed a swampy soul and rock sound of his own. His songs, sung with a lazy and gnawing dark voice, often deal with rural life in the southern states of America. His biggest hits are Rainy Night In Georgia and Polk Salad Annie, still sung by . But also
… Steamy Windows, a late hit for , is his hand. On Rain Crow, this seventies does what he still does best. A heavy swinging rhythm section is framed with a thick layer of viscous guitars. This is the backdrop for his growling and dark sonorous vocals. Although the record starts uptempo with the pounding Hoochie Woman, Rain Crow's tenor is quite dark and pessimistic. But with that, this authentic artist also shows that he still does not use a trick. Rain Crow sounds inspired and urgent. (MR)more
