Leroy Powell is so entrenched in classic rock that he makes the Black Crowes sound like Hannah Montana. This is tough to believe considering his resume. Powell has worked with the likes of David Allen Coe, Billy Joe Shaver, and Waylon’s son, Shooter Jennings. It seems like outlaw country would be his thing. But look again, and there he is also playing the axe for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Dickie Betts.
But none of that prepares for the opening two cuts on Atlantis; “I Ain’t Human” and “Tumblin’ Down.” Both songs are full of heavy, fuzzy guitars. “Tumblin’ Down” has a sort of Allman Brothers meets Deep Purple feel to it.
Artist: Leroy Powell And The Messengers
Album: Atlantis
Year: 2010
Label: None (self-released)
Style Southern Rock, Hard Rock
Format: mp3/vbr (199-269)
Tracklist
01 I Ain’t Human 3:45
02 Tumblin’ Down 3:44
03 Telluride 5:36
04 Break It Easy 4:08
05 It’s Our Turn Now 4:01
06 Evil 7:09
07 Gravedigger’s Blues 6:05
08 The House Is Rockin’ 3:34
09 Family Tree 5:19
10 Lookout World (I’m Coming) 5:23
11 You Can Count On Me 4:18
12 One Kiss, One Love 4:12
13 When The Morning Comes 5:19
14 Song For You 2:59