Lazy J And the Dirty Shuffle
Independent Release, 2015
There’s four songs here, but when it gets to the end, you’ll wish there was more. These four numbers are substantial 
and fleshy. The lead track, “’Til The Devil Knows I’m Dead,” comes on strong, like a brawler and then with the agility of speed skater, slips in and out, with an unexpected gracefulness.
There’s even hints of reggae and ska here with the way these three allow space to work in their favor. Remember kids, it’s an insecure person who doesn’t know when to be quiet.
“Double Down Boogie,” is to remind you this is a Texas blues band after all, and it’s the sort of number that’d be perfect for the next Sons of Anarchy knock off show someone is currently scheming.
“Let’s Let Love” features a wonderful guitar part. There’s an Allman Brothers/Dickey Betts-ish melodic lead which is tasty and soars effortlessly. If there was ever a song perfect for radio, it’s this one.
The field of blues-rock bands can be a crowded, middling and really milquetoast in nature. Lazy J and the Dirty Shuffle pull far ahead of the largely undistinguished pack with exceptional songwriting and solid playing. They’ve probably played more shows than you thought were humanly possible. And it shows with the confidence expressed.