JOHNNY NEEL: Late Night Breakfast

Johnny Neel

Late Night Breakfast

© 2000 Johnny Neel (634479165429)

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Boogie woogie, New Orlean's style mixed with southern fried rock.

notes

Break out the napkins, or you'll get real messy. Here comes Johnny Neel with Late Night Breakfast! And, bring those napkins on down to the Grand Emporium on April 28th to hear this phenomenon live, presented by Dark Horse Productions and with special MC guest Tom "Trashmouth" Baker!

As I was writing this review on New Year's Day, I wondered if it was too early to start my "Top 10 of 2001" CD list. Regardless of Father Time, what is true is true, and what is hip is hip. Not only is Johnny Neel and any recording he puts out first rate, he is one of the most talented musicians to walk the planet. He joins the ranks of multi-talented blind pianists/composers such as Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder - and he's every bit as creative and soulful.

Although not a household name, Johnny Neel is a Grammy award nominee recognized in the music world for his work with the Allman Brothers, Lonnie Mack and Gov't Mule, among others. In addition to his soulful vocals, harp, piano and B-3 proficiency, Johnny is an accomplished songwriter whose tunes have been recorded by the likes of the Allman Brothers, Joe Louis Walker, John Mayall, Irma Thomas, Ann Peebles, Marie Osmond, the Oak Ridge Boys and Travis Tritt.

Johnny Neel's proficiency is readily apparent on Late Night Breakfast. This CD has no missing ingredients from appetizer to dessert. "Full Tank of Love" comes boiling out at you like a runaway freight train. Added to Johnny Neel's freakishly good vocals, the female back-up singers add the spice and garnishment that make this opening entree sizzle. "Caught Me on My Blind Side" is another savory little number reminiscent of the songwriting in Storyville. "Murdered By Love" has got to be one of the best slow Blues songs to have been recorded in many a year. Former KC musicians Larry van Loon and Mike O'Neill were almost in tears after hearing the playback in the studio in Nashville.

They both had to go right out and order large helpings of biscuits and gravy just to make them calm down. And, "Late Night Breakfast" frequenters they are. This title cut adds the icing on the cake to an already scrumptious recipe of 12 tasty renditions.

Johnny Neel is the kind of talent who could literally sing the phone book and make it work. This guy can't go wrong. Those not familiar with Johnny Neel may remember his "White Christmas"-meets-Dixie-Chicken tune on KC's 1999 Heatin' Up the Holidays Hope House CD.

Not only is Late Night Breakfast a marvelous sonic experience, but with Tom Gieseke's masterful cover artwork and graphics throughout, it is a feast of the eyes. Too bad Johnny Neel can't see it, but the descriptions fed to him make it apparent this stands out from other Blues projects, early or late night.

Reviewed by Connie "Crash" Humiston

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  • Highlight
    author: Wen (Netherlands)

    Little Feat fans will love this album; superb sound!!!!

  • Rocks, stomps, wails, growls, Johnny at his best
    author: L. I. from Maine

    Rocks, stomps, wails and growls, a terrific addition to any blues-lover's music library.

  • A feast from beginning to end
    author: Steve

    This has become my favorite CD. It is a feast from beginning to end. With some CDs I find myself skipping ahead to my favorite tracks. For Late Night Breakfast, I put on the headphones and enjoy the full experience. If you don't already own a copy, what are you waiting for? Buy it now!

  • FIRST TASTE....DOESNT GET ANY BETTER
    author: Jack

    I love this cd.it was my first cd of johnny neel.It will only be the first in collection...I'm looking forward the the 2nd,3rd and so on in my collection.

  • Just like a late night breakfast
    author: Ares

    grab it... and you'll really enjoy it, believe me buddy!

  • Great, wonderful, fantatic: hey Johnny.....you da man
    author: Michael St.John (mychal@eatel.net)

    Thanks a bunch for your playing, singing, live shows and recordings over the years. CD had a great balence of sounds and the song selections blended well. Liked fulltank of love, caught me on my blind side, and blue ink closed the CD in a beautiful way. Hey, I'm looking forward to you future recordings. Keep following the musical road your on.... Again thanks.

  • Sizzling !
    author: Laura T Lynch of Kweevak.com

    Johnny is a multi-talented composer, vocalist and harp player. Yet his true talent and calling is the piano, organ and B3. Neel is a Grammy award nominee who has worked with The Allman Brothers, Lonnie Mack and Gov't Mule to name but a few. Neel has boundless energy and brings enthusiasm and skill to all projects. Johnny is in high demand yet finds time to cook up his own recipe of quality music. Late Night Breakfast is a sizzling twelve-track meal. Presentation and production are flawless. Johnny is teamed up with a band of potent players and special guests that serve up a rich rock and blues collection. Generous helpings of scorching guitars blend into fiery beats with a dash of hardy horns. Neel's soulful vocals add texture and taste that meld perfectly with flavorful instrumentation. From the first hot note to its cool close this CD is great!

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