CD REVIEW: REACHING FOR THE LIGHT by King King

REACHING FOR THE LIGHT by King King
(Manhaton Records)

The highly anticipated return of one the best Blues bands to come out the UK in recent years, King King are back with their third studio release, 'Reaching For The Light'. The band is comprised of, Alan Nimmo (vocals/guitar), Lindsay Coulson (bass), Wayne Proctor (drums) and Bob Fridzema (keyboards). The new album is powered by nine songs that dare you to press fast forward.  On 'Reaching For The Light',  Alan Nimmo and the band have uped the ante, and have created a smoking set of blues rock music. Alan Nimmo stretches his musical muscles here, fusing a blues swagger with laid back grooves that will leave you breathless! His vocal delivery is in excellent form here, and much more soulful and confident than ever. The rhythm section of bassist Lindsay Coulson  and drummer Wayne Proctor is tight and on point. There is  a natural flow and the production is tight as a drum. From opening track, "Hurricane" the aforementioned swagger is front and center.  As far as soulful grooves, no problem, the band offer up, "You Stopped The Rain","Waking Up" and bluesy and powerful sway of "Rush Hour".  Not a weak track to be found. Front to back this recording is top notched. Great variety, depth and intensity as well as the richness of Alan Nimmo's vocals drives every tune deep into your soul. You feel the music, breathe it in like a breath of fresh air. On 'Reaching For The Light', Alan Nimmo and company paid attention to the details here, the more you listen the more you appreciate and understand the album's overall depth. If your heart rate isn't affected by King King's music it's time to see a cardiologist. - Highly Recommended
Tony @ The Dedicated Rocker Society/All Access Magazine