The Edge

Mike Pachelli released the album Faded to Blue recently. The Kickstarter funded album released on March 4^th and it is one that you should definitely check out if you are a blues rock fan. An accessible album that might not introduce anything new, but instead excels at creating a diverse track listing that does each song well. I could immediately picture this album being played in a downtown nightlife scene over the summer months. The atmosphere created jumps back and forth between energetic and relaxing making a nice blend.

It might as well been released in the early 70’s since its first couple tracks such as ‘You Make Livin’ Fun’ are reminiscent of The Doors instrumentals & lyrics, and vocals that have a similar husky, brash style to that of Steppenwolf. ‘Magenta Haze’ is a wonderful tribute to Deep Purple and Jimi Hendrix hard rock with guitar and synthesizers included. If you’re a fan of Motown era funk such as Earth Wind & Fire then you’ll enjoy ‘Steppin’ Stone’ before jumping into the 50’s Vegas Rat Pack stylized “Let’s Cut a Rug”. The album ends of with the soothing track ‘These Arms’ which sounds very similar to David Gillmor’s guitar work of Pink Floyd, slow reverb and all included.

The album goes for only $10 online, a good buy from a respected artist with a well-deserved following. The mix of styles prevalent throughout the album displays the best parts of blues whether it is upbeat and lyrical or slow, instrumental and jazz based. This will be one you’ll appreciate each individual track for many listens before becoming tired of the album. -Ken