Samantha Fish – Black Wind Howlin’ (Ruf Records)

Black Win Howlin’ is the new album for American blues artist Samantha Fish and boy it’s a rocking album. It kicks off with the fast paced blues rock number Miles To Go and shows off her musicianship, songwriting and lyrics. Kick Around is a catchy blues number which shows off her vocals, lyrics, songwriting and musicianship. It has a bit of a boogie woogie thing going on. Go To Hell has a blues rock thing going on, it is performed with Paul Thorn who sings on the track. It’s a well written song that shows off the musicianship and of course the amazing songwriting. Sucker Born with Jumpin Johnny Sansone is a solid blues number has solid guitar playing, love the use of the harmonica, Samantha voice shines here.Over You is more of a ballad, there is use of acoustic guitar, it’s more laid back and let’s the vocals and musicianship do the talking. It’s a well written song and the guitar playing is excellent. Who’s Been Talking has some excellent guitar playing and harmonica playing. Lay It Down is a solid blues tune that shows off the songwriring, musicianship, vocals and lyrics. Let’s Have Some Fun is just Samantha and guitar but not electric. It’s a real laid back blues number that shows off songwriting and vocals. Heartbreaker show off the musicianship and songwriting. It’s a rocking tune. Foolin’ Me is another rocking tune that shows off the songwriting, musicianship and vocals. Black Wind Howlin’ is the title track off the album and doesn’t disappoint, it’s a straight up solid blues tune that shows off the songwriting and vocals. Last September is a good way to finish off the album, it’s a laid back upbeat tune that has a good use of the fiddle. Some excellent guitar playing as well. This is a well produced album and fans of blues should not hesitate to check this album out, it’s very much well worth a listen to crank loud. Good stuff.