It always seems to come down to this, doesn’t it? The original wave of proto-punk power rockers have long claimed to be inspired by classic 50s/60s soul and R&B, but very few of them (SCOTT MORGAN being a major exception) have put their money where their mojos are. DENIZ TEK – of RADIO BIRDMAN, the VISITORS, NEW RACE and god knows what else – has his wallet out, though, and is slipping twenties into R&B’s g-string with On the In Side. Collaborating with singer/songwriter LIZZIE MACK and Birdman keysman PHILIP “PIP” HOYLE in the SOUL MOVERS, Tek keeps his usual firebreathing six-string tendencies in check, instead laying back and in the pocket, like a great soul picker should. His tasteful approach suits the straightforward rock ‘n’ soul tunes well; there’s no need for “Not With Her,” “Change” and “Hold Me” to be riff-crazy. As impressive as Tek is here, though, the record really belongs to Mack, who channels tasteful Texan powerhouse LOU ANN BARTON. Mack’s not a belter, she’s a singer; supported by the strong writing and superbly tasteful backing of Tek and crew, she’s reclaiming not just soul but also rock & roll from the histrionic hordes. Great!
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