Press & Reviews — Robinson Treacher

Folkworld Germany

The New York-based Robinson Treacher was frontman of the Soul &

Blues-rock band Delaware Hudson and has cooperated with the

Alt.Country lineup Tensleep; He has, however, found only a solo career

of his own voice. And what a voice! Rough and scratchy, perfect for

the eclectic mix of his striking compositions that can be categorized

into the blues, folk and country drawers. Voice and words are in the

center, the support consists essentially of an acoustic guitar and a

bass.

Playing tips: "Hopali", "Good Mind To Keep You", for example.

Robinson Treacher 'Porches' - Sojourn

Starting with a gospel infused call and response song, Hopali, the

tone of this release is set and the following ten songs do not

disappoint. The band playing is really tight and the vocals are

delivered in a passionate and soulful performance that is reminiscent

of Chris Robinson and the Black Crowes. There are also hints of Ray

Lamontagne in the singing but it is most definitely the voice of

Robinson Treacher that carries the tracks along and lifts the

arrangements. Titles like If I Need a Woman; Gone Baby Gone; Blind

Man’s Blues and Can’t Call You Again give the overall vibe of the

music here. Soulful, bluesy with a little bit of rock, all combine to

elevate this artist from the many others who are active in this

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