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“EVERYTHING I WANT” the 5 track mini album/EP by Ben Poole produced by ex-Ozzy Osbourne/Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) guitarist Bernie Torme is out NOW!
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Press:
‘CLASSIC ROCK’ MAGAZINE:
“22-year-old Poole has a stone-cold touch on electric, a gutsy voice, and writing chops that stand up to his cover of FREE’s Fire And Water. Only five tracks here but it’s a great amuse-bouche.”
‘GUITARIST’ MAGAZINE:
“A fleet fingered and talented newcomer to the British blues scene. His playing may be ferocious but he rarely sacrifices precision for it. His phrasing belies his years. Definitely one to watch.”
‘BLUES MATTERS’ MAGAZINE:
“Introducing another great young British Rock Blues guitarist, this debut EP showcases the impressive talent of this young man. Ben combines powerful licks associated with Rock with a deft and gentler touch bringing the blues to the music. Ben Poole brings an energy and enthusiasm to all five tracks on this EP that is definitely on the rocky side of blues; Ben controls this raw energy to ensure that each track has its own shape, producing a controlled sound that excites. The four tracks that he has composed are a combination of strong lyrics and eclectic mix of guitar licks borrowed from blues, pop and at times a twist of country with the underlying discipline of the blues harking back to the delta. Ben has an inner confidence derived from understanding his instrument of choice this enables him to produce a modern sound that is his own and he can only go from strength to strength. This is a young man to look out for as he is no doubt a rising talent and should be supported when he comes to a local venue.”
‘MAVERICK’ MAGAZINE:
“This young guitarist-singer sounds a whole lot older and wiser than his relatively young years. Described as the most exciting young blues guitarist to come out of the UK for a long, long time and with endorsements from Jeff Beck and Gary Moore, Poole has much to live up to. With this self-released EP he achieves that with four self penned originals and a blistering revival of ‘Fire And Water’. His guitar and vocals are at the centre of everything so he wisely only has the rock solid rhythm of Gary Pearson’s bass and Alan Taylor’s drums to underpin everything. It’s a good move because it all sounds clean and clear allowing his earthy vocals and down-and-dirty guitar to ride free and easy. Definitely a name to watch.”
‘R2′ MAGAZINE:
“Everything I Want immediately got my thumbs up for Ben’s wonderful version of FREE’s Fire And Water, very much in keeping with the original (Honourable mention for the rhythm section, too), but subtly updating it for modern ears. Ben has recently toured Europe as guitarist for Dani Wilde and his playing is firmly in the classic British blues-rock vein though tempered with contemporary attitude. The original numbers are strong, there is plenty of white-hot guitar, and Ben sings far above the standard set by some of his piers.”
‘BLUES NEWS’ MAGAZINE, FINLAND:
“An excellent five track EP release of powerful blues-rock in the classic vein. Ben has been playing around Europe as guitarist for Ruf Records’ Dani Wilde but this release shows he is a very fine artist in his own right.”
‘BLUES ART’, AUSTRIA:
“Ben Poole may be a new name to most, but this young (only 22 years old!) British guitarist has been touring extensively across Europe with Ruf Records’ Dani Wilde, and has jammed with such heavy-hitters as Jeff Beck and Gary Moore, as well as his hero Richie Kotzen. Big things are predicted for this blazing blues-rocker – such as “the new Joe Bonamassa”! For those of us for whom Joe is still “new”, Ben Poole deals out four memorable original tracks and a scintillating cover of UK blues boom band Free’s classic ‘Fire And Water’ – and all five offerings provide plenty of blistering guitar work (his vocals aren’t bad either). Joe B. had better look to his laurels…..”
PETE FEENSTRA AT WWW.GETREADYTOROCK.COM:
“‘Everything I Want’ confirms 22 year old Ben Poole’s high profile as a young guitar slinger who in the words of Total Guitar, ‘is the guitarist to watch out for in 2010’. This 5 track cd/ep is bursting with sufficient amounts of good technique, big toned earthy riffs and an all round versatility to make a big splash on the rock/blues market. His solos are both dense and brusque and his singing ranges from the raw to the husky but he has a well honed sense of a groove to carry even the most modest tune to its conclusion. Ben’s first solo on the title track is everything you would imagine from a player who has been feted by the likes of Richie Kotzen, Jeff Beck and Gary Moore. Bernie Torme’s production unsurprisingly pushes Ben’s incendiary playing into the very front of the mix and Ben doesn’t let him down with some ball bursting solos. An opening volley of notes momentarily disguises a cover of Free’s ‘Fire & Water’ before he settles on heavy laden riffs and another fiery solo. It’s the kind of well chosen cover that might stand him in good stead on the live circuit. Ben ups the tempo on ‘Watching You, Watching Me’ adding some trebly notes to offset his husky voiced vocals. The solos are a successful exercise in precise tone control and spring coil dynamics and make the most of a cool light and shade before an expansive solo. ‘The Damage Has Been Done’ evokes Ben Harper in its passionate vocal delivery and Ben’s solo cuts through like a knife through butter. File under promising start for a significant up and coming guitarist. **** (4/5)”
