"The new release by the Peter Mandic Band, "I Used to Work", is a gem!
Not only does this four-man incarnation of Mandic's sound fill each song with an increased passion and warmth but these guys flow together like a good mixed drink.
Once again, Peter Mandic's songwriting is superb, bearing a simple honesty and quiet truth as he weaves moments and tastes of life like nobody else can. These songs are about you, and me, and things we all see.......sometimes from a distance........sometimes close up.
With dreamy lead work by George "Skumm" Douglas' mandolin, the songs take on a fresh cutting edge to Pete's writing and with Duke Mc Keracher laying down a distinct sweet foundation of the deep, and J. Bruce "Doc" Walton with his punchy exotic percussion, harp lines, and backup vocals, "I Used to Work" becomes a instant classic in my collection.
I would take my hat off to these guys..........but it's been off since I met them.
"I Used to Work" is simply superb.
Opossum
Not only does this four-man incarnation of Mandic's sound fill each song with an increased passion and warmth but these guys flow together like a good mixed drink.
Once again, Peter Mandic's songwriting is superb, bearing a simple honesty and quiet truth as he weaves moments and tastes of life like nobody else can. These songs are about you, and me, and things we all see.......sometimes from a distance........sometimes close up.
With dreamy lead work by George "Skumm" Douglas' mandolin, the songs take on a fresh cutting edge to Pete's writing and with Duke Mc Keracher laying down a distinct sweet foundation of the deep, and J. Bruce "Doc" Walton with his punchy exotic percussion, harp lines, and backup vocals, "I Used to Work" becomes a instant classic in my collection.
I would take my hat off to these guys..........but it's been off since I met them.
"I Used to Work" is simply superb.
Opossum
