Matty T.Wall - Blue Skies (2016)

Hailing from Perth, Australia, Matty T. Wall proves his band is indeed a musical force to be reckoned with. With blues and rock at the forefront of his ten track debut album, Blue Skies, Wall interestingly gravitates towards jazz and grunge as well, masterfully concocting his own creative and unique blend of sound. Backed by drummer Jasper Miller and bassist Stephen Walker, both also from Perth, Wall could not ask for a better rhythm section suited for his music. They really make his songs shine.

Wall revs the listener up with hot Texas style electric-blues in the album opener “Burnin’ Up Burnin’ Down”. An energetic cover of Keb Mo’s “Am I Wrong” sweetly follows. Wall delivers the goods on Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile”. This nearly twelve minute long jam is a soulful and psychedelic treat. The guitar solo is simply amazing. The track “Scorcher” certainly lives up to its name. Here, Wall goes full-on rockabilly, turning his dial to eleven, doling out fast and furious guitar licks. Miller’s performance on drums is simply outstanding. The melodic title track “Blue Skies” is a wonderful listen too. 
                                                                        Matty T.Wall