The Blasters - Colored Lights

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Review by Heidi Downs

The Blasters' latest album, "Colored Lights," showcases the band's signature roots rock sound with a fresh twist. The album features 10 tracks, each with its own unique sound and feel, ranging from upbeat rockabilly tracks to haunting ballads.

The album opens with the high-energy track "Dark Night," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The band's tight instrumentation and energetic vocals are on full display here, and it's clear that they are firing on all cylinders.

Other standout tracks include "No Other Girl," a catchy rockabilly tune with a driving beat, and "Blue Shadows," a haunting ballad with a melancholy feel. The band also shows off their versatility with the country-tinged "Help You Dream" and the bluesy "Lucky Man."

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Artist: The Blasters
Album: Colored Lights
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Samson And Delilah3:45
Samson & Delilah3:46
Colored Lights3:25

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Catalog Numbers

  • BTS-1526
  • BTS 1526
  • 7-29055

Labels

  • Big Time
  • Warner Bros. Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Acetate
  • 10"
  • Single Sided

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Slash Records

Credits

RoleCredit
Backing VocalsThe Jordanaires (tracks: B)
Executive ProducerLittle Bastard
ProducerDon Gehman

Notes

  • Ver rare Aussie only coupling on this 45 on Big Time label, all the other countries has Help You Dream on B-side.
  • single-sided 10" acetate for the promo 7" b/w Help You Dream (not included on this acetate).

About The Blasters

Formed 1979 in Downey, CA, United States. Phil Alvin (vocals, harmonica, guitar), John Bazz (bass), Bill Bateman (drums, 1979-93, 2008-present), Dave Alvin (guitar, 1979-86), Lee Allen (saxophone, 1981-94), Gene Taylor (keyboards, 1981-85), Steve Berlin (saxophone, 1981-84), Michael Mann (guitar, 1986), Billy Zoom (guitar, 1986), Greg "Smokey" Hormel (guitar, 1987-93), James Intveld (guitar, 1993-95), Dave Carroll (drums, 1993-94), Jerry Angel (drums, 1996-2008), Keith Wyatt (guitar, 1996-present). The Blasters' self-described "American Music" was a blend of blues music, rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, and rhythm and blues. They still have a devoted fan base and have received largely positive critical reviews, but have earned only limited mainstream success. Critic Mark Deming wrote of them, "the Blasters displayed a wide-ranging musical diversity were a supremely tight and tasteful band with enough fire, smarts, and passion for two or three groups."

Name Vars

  • Blasters

Members

  • Steve Berlin
  • Dave Alvin
  • Smokey Hormel
  • Phil Alvin
  • Lee Allen
  • James Intveld
  • Jerry Angel
  • Bill Bateman
  • John Bazz
  • Gene Taylor
  • David Carroll
  • Hollywood Fats
  • Keith Wyatt
  • Ty Kindell
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Summary by Heidi Downs

"Colored Lights" is a strong addition to the Blasters' discography. Fans of the band's classic sound will find plenty to love here, while newcomers will be drawn in by the band's infectious energy and top-notch musicianship. If you're a fan of roots rock, this album is definitely worth checking out.

Comments

mikeharahus
mikeharahus
The entire album is awesome…I’m saddened to see the official music video is not on YouTube…anyone have it?
arenquevic
arenquevic
What a great band !!!
siddeswarakiran
siddeswarakiran
John Mellencamp gave them that song to record.
andrewross2000
andrewross2000
Song about going to a disco? Movies?
mimilamrani8
mimilamrani8
It's my favorite album by them, and I see them whenever I can.
dopontodevistadoponto48
dopontodevistadoponto48
A great song regalata da jhon mellencamp ai Blasters
gentys
gentys
I remember there was a music video for this song
realmdefensej
realmdefensej
3 Chord Philosophy: thanks for posting. Learned about this song from Paul Rees' biography "Mellencamp". Good song, good book. Cheers!
sammy266
sammy266
There's a clip from this Music ... in mojvideo com/video-the-blasters-colored-lights-1985