Diskographie
Releases:
"Live at the Royal Albert Hall" - Live Album - 2017
"if it doesn't get an award for best true blues album it would be unfair!"
"a blues album at its finest" (Blues In Britain Magazine)
11 superlative tracks of traditional and rockin' blues
This magnificent new album captures the moment, atmosphere and outstanding performance of The Undisputed Master of the Blues Harmonica along with his sensational band, The King Snakes, performing live at the Royal Albert Hall !
Engineered and produced by Paula Riordan
Release date: 28th February 2017
Cat. No: BSMCCD02
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"Hole In The Wall“ – Studio Album - 2014-
This brand new studio album from the blues harmonica virtuoso features 9 self-penned songs mixed with blues classics from the likes of Smokey Robinson and Brownie McGhee. From classic blues rock and R & B on tracks like ‘Jumpin' Little Judy’, ’Making A Change’ and ‘Way Down Low’, through the soul of ‘Sometime Tomorrow’ and the gospel like choir on ‘A Better Place To Be’ to the swing cover of Gary Moore’s ballad ‘Still Got The Blues For You’, this record truly highlights the King Snakes musical prowess and diversity.
Release date: 16th June 2014
Cat. No: SECCD097
Best Album Of The Year 2014 ! ("Blues Matters")
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“Going Down The Road” - Acoustic Duo Album – 2013
PAUL LAMB & CHAD STRENTZ PROUDLEY PRESENT
“15 fabulous tracks that showcase this truly talented duo”
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“The Games People Play” - Live Album – 2012
No messin’ here…. Paul Lamb & the King Snakes have been in training since the release of the classic album “Mind Games” & this one delivers pure gold!
“The Games People Play” is a hand selected collection of fantastic Blues by Paul & the boys, recorded over four live shows.
This recording captures the whole essence of the live performances & as Paul Lamb & the King Snakes are without doubt the best British Blues band around, what ya waiting for grab a disc …. & PLAY DIS LOUD !!
Professor Big Willie Jefferson – Blues Historian
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“Mind Games“- 2010 – Secret Records
“You just have to stand back and admire the sheer brilliance of the musicianship; this new session is the latest in a line of standout recordings, ten out of ten from me, and no argument!”
Phil Wight – Blues & Rhythm Magazine – October Issue 2010
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“Playin’ With The Blues“ – 2009 – Duo Album
This is an acoustic album featuring Paul Lamb & Johnny Dickinson. A live recording from a tour that the duo performed in the Spring of 2008. No overdubbing, no mixing, just straight from the desk…& the heart
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“Snakes & Ladders“ – 2007 – Live Album
A live recording at the Tivoli Theatre Wimborne Dorset.
“Sometimes you want a record that encapsulates all you believe good about the blues. One able to lift the human spirit up & beyond “Snakes & Ladders” has that indefinable magic. A record to treasure, one to dig out & play again & again.”
Gordon Buzz Brown
“I’m On A Roll“ – 2005
“Harmonica King Paul Lamb & his prolific outfit continue to pump out great CD’s like there’s no tomorrow. They deserve all the kudos they can get with this one. Plenty of new original material, hot guitar work & as usual LAMBY BLASTS!”
Fruits Magazine – July Issue 2005
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“Harmonica Man“ – The Paul Lamb Anthology 1986 – 2002
The first retrospective of the Geordie harp ace Paul Lamb’s career. This double album traces the story from his earliest mid 80′s recordings with the Blues Burglars through the various incarnations of the magnificent King Snakes from the early 90′s until 2002.
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“Live At The 100 Club“ 14th May 2002
An album as the name implies, a live recording played at the prestigous100 club.
“Doesn’t disappoint. Does what it says on the tin. Paul Lamb & the King Snakes play Blues in a cool, cocksure & aggressive manner.”
10 out of 10 – Blues & Rhythm Magazine
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”Take Your Time And Get It Right” - 2000
UK Blues Album Of The Year – 2001
Another excellent studio CD, this time with singer Earl Green, Rod Demick back in the bass player position.
“Paul both produced & mixed the album, so operating on both sides of the glass. Paul took his time & got it right. The end result?………good stuff….”
Harry Shapiro
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“The Blue Album“ - 1999
Ask Paul & he will say this is his favourite CD. He believes that it is the harp player’s album.
This was endorsed by the Chicago label owner Bob Koester who considered Paul’s song Millennium Blues.
“One of the finest songs of the era.”
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“John Henry Jumps In“ - 1998
“Britain’s top harp slinger with a fine blend of jump, swing, shuffles & slow blues , all played with proper reverence.”
Blue Revue magazine
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“She’s A Killer” - UK Blues Album Of The Year – 1997
“This is blues harp as good as it gets.”
Mark Knopfler
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“Fine Condition” - UK Blues Album Of The Year – 1996
“From the traditions of UK harp players like Cyril Davies, Duffy Power & Steve Rye comes Paul Lamb, one of the finest living components of blues harmonica that Britain has to offer. In the King Snakes he has established a blues band that is light years ahead of the British competition.”
Harry Shapiror
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“Shifting Into Gear“ - UK Blues Album Of The Year – 1992
Cut in Denmark in some free time during a live European tour in 1991. Released by a Belgium label Tight & Juicy then re released by UK label Indigo. This is the largest selling album by the band. Featuring Just Daniel on drums & the new addition of singer Chad Strentz.
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”Paul Lamb & The King Snakes – Hyping Woman” – 1990
UK Blues Album Of The Year 1991
Recorded in the autumn of 1989 this was the debut album of the newly formed Paul Lamb & the King Snakes. The songs were all covers but certainly show the undoubted brilliance of Paul’s harp playing, combined with the band’s great technical skills & tight performances. This set the standard for blues bands for years to come.
The band was also voted the Best UK blues band in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997 & 1998.
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“Whoopin“ - 1986
The first album for the Blues Burglars Newcastle’s premier Blues band in 1986.
The band finally made their way down to the “Smoke” to conquer a seemingly intransigent London blues scene.
“Paul Lamb & the Blues Burglars still sounds as fresh today as when it was cut 24 years ago”
Pete Feenstra