Exception to the Rule

EXCEPTION TO THE RULE by TOMMY CASTRO just rocks. It has a good blend of blues, soul and rock that is totally lacking from most of the music that is popular today. (Can u say N'SYNC or BRITTNEY SPEARS). Tommy has a great soulful voice, and on this album his backing band is top notch. Being from the San Francisco area, I have heard of Tommy for awhile and I can say that I dig his music. HOW LONG MUST I CRY is a slow blues song that Tommy really delivers the goods on. HAD ENOUGH, EXCEPTION TO THE RULE, NASTY HABITS, SHO' ENOUGH are rockin songs that showcase the bands talents as a whole. If you are a fan of the blues and of good music, then I highly recommend this album for you.

"Exception to the Rule" is one of my favorite blues/rock CD's that I've purchased in awhile. Tommy has a great, soulful voice that meshes perfectly with each song. I also find his guitar playing to be exceptional. His tone is clean, and his licks are tasty and well-placed. He also knows how to burn up the fretboard when called for, such as on the great original blues tune "How Long Must I Cry". Other favorites with excellent solos are "Nasty Habits" and the cover of "Me and My Guitar". Add to this mix a tight backing band that really knows how to jam and you have all you could want in a blues/rock cd. I'm seeing Tommy with B.B. King and Buddy Guy this weekend. Can't wait to see him live!

A fantastic listen. Tommy's second release is just as good as the first, (if not better). All the songs on this CD are a real upbeat, straight forward, turn up the volume, collection of great tunes. "Nasty Habits" is my favorite. "How Long Must I Cry" is the ultimate blues tune. And "Can't Quit The Blues" will make you wan't to listen to the entire CD all over again! If you get a chance to see him live in concert, do it. Tommy Castro is an incredible showman. This is a fantastic collection of power blues.