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Blues has not just reinvented itself; it has in many respects re-established itself as defining expression of culture.
It doesn’t feel that long ago that the Blues was on its knees, almost terminal, dying with its heart ripped out and its soul kept alive by a dedicated few to whom the fans and admirers must always be grateful to; then the 21st Century appeared, hope seemed to rise from the depths, and now two and half decades on, the genre is stronger than ever, and as their new album arrives, The Blues Overdrive bring a sense of definition to the arena with a sound that is upbeat, materially fascinating, and a beat that captures the imagination fully.