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There will always be a bunch of 20-somethings jumping around on stage, doing their best to piss their music onto unsuspecting crowds. What's scary is when 72 year old R.L. Burnside releases his latest and it undeniably blows away that wasteful 20-something testosterone trash. On Come On In, the vintage Mississippi bluesman allows a more creative approach to the creation of his music via mixing accompaniment from Tom Rothrock. The true essence of the blues still weeps from the almighty Burnside on such tracks as "It's Bad You Know" and "Come On In," but is taken for a ride with a good fixin' of programming, mixing and the incorporation of other non-traditional blues concepts. Rothrock smoothly retains the soul of Burnside while shrouding it in a fluent, 90's groove that's appreciable even to them young teen whippersnappers. Fear not, blues fans, as R.L. and his faithful guitar are still at the helm of this CD! With grandson Cedric manning the drumkit, the multi-generational cross-pollination creates songs that you can't help but enjoy, regardless of your acquired musical tastes. Get the point yet? This is fine, timeless tuneage that's lo-fi, rockin' and eccentric, yet it's still the blues. Excuse Alec Empire's waste of space with silly drum mixing on "Heat" and you've got a true gem (of 100% aluminum) in your mitts.
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