The Blues Rock Core of Billy Coulter

Billy Coulter is still touring and playing in support of his 2003 self-titled release—a CD worthy enough of a follow up for this D.C. songwriter and band. The songs are Blues Rock layered on top of Country-influenced Rock and Folk-influenced American Rock. “Disconnected” gives a blues ride to the sound of the BoDeans. “Too Far” is like a blues man meeting Adam Duritz for a ballad. A Gordon Lightfoot acoustic guitar blends the hues of “Being Human.” The Blues Rock takes another step on “Bad Day to Run Into You,” channeling Boston’s classic vamps.

The opening lyric of the AltCountry-tinged scorcher “St. Kilda Beach” captures the feeling I get from Coulter’s music:

I’m old enough to know when punk broke
I’m young enough to still care
I tipped my world on its axis
Several times since then

Coulter blends a sense of rock ‘n’ roll history into his roots rock providing touchpoints for many musical travelers.

Thanks to Billy Coulter for the review CD.