Burrito Deluxe Disciples of the Truth Luna Chica Records

Burrito Deluxe, a tight-knit group of experienced roots, rock, country and blues musicians, is made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Carlton Moody, electric guitarist and vocalist Walter Egan, (a recent visitor to the Caithness Northern Nashville Festival), bassist Jeff "Stick" Davis, keyboards Richard Bell and drummer Bryan Owings. They recently spent July touring over this side of the Atlantic with dates in France, Spain, Ireland, Scotland and England, in their own right and on some dates with Lisa O' Kane. The album follows a tradition set by the Flying Burrito Bros, the Eagles and other of that ilk and is certainly NOT traditional as one usually regards country. But it is a country album, albeit a little heavy on the lead guitar & drums, taking it well into the rock country-country rock bracket as displayed on "Disciples of the truth". The expression "taking no prisoners" springs to mind listening to that song. Carlton's great vocal sits on top of the (overplayed at times) instruments and he can deliver with the best of them. You can't fault the musicianship either so maybe a little less in the mix would have been better. Great harmonies and great songs too (but the writers, guest musicians on steel, fiddle, dobro, accordion, banjo etc and the female vocalist are not listed on my copy). Walter takes the lead vocal on the song "On a Roll" and their single "Encino" was a top 10 hit on the Hot Disc Chart in August. If you like quality country with "the edge" here it is, and it's been awhile since we got anything a good and as strong in country as this, from a quality band of musicians with a great front man. Check out "Midnight at a red light" if you don't believe me. Worth getting a copy or at least having a listen to their sound on their web site, where you can download sound clips at www.burritodeluxe.com or www.lunachicarecords.com (12 songs,49 minutes)

OTHER SONGS:-Out of the wilderness-Sun will rise-Front row seats to heaven-Wichita-When the summer's over-Down on you-Wrong side of town-Midnight at a red light-Who's gonna love you

Gerry Ford
Country Music & Dance in Scotland and N. Ireland