Hook, Line & Sinker

Recording Info

Recorded at Sonalysts Studios, Waterford, CT. Produced and Mixed by Chris Vachon for Easy-Vee Productions. Mastered by Collin Jordan and Bruce Iglauer at The Boiler Room, Chicago, IL.

Track Highlights

• That's a Pretty Good Love
• She Walks Right In
• Hook, Line and Sinker (Smiley Lewis) — Originally a hit for Smiley Lewis
• Kill Me
• Gate Walks to Board (Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown)
• Juice, Juice, Juice
• Ain't Nothin' Happenin'
• Win with Me, Baby
• It
• Come On Home

Personnel

• Phil Pemberton (Vocals)
• Chris Vachon (Guitar, Producer, Mixing)
• Rich Lataille (Tenor and Alto Saxophone)
• Mark Earley (Tenor and Baritone Saxophone)
• Doug Woolverton (Trumpet)
• Travis Colby (Piano and Hammond B3)
• John Turner (Upright Bass)
• Ephraim Lowell (Drums)
• John Duva (Engineer)
• Collin Jordan (Mastering)
• Bruce Iglauer (Mastering)
• Kevin Niemiec (Packaging Design)

Significance

Hook, Line & Sinker showcases Roomful of Blues' mastery of regional styles, including New Orleans R&B, West Coast jump blues, and Texas blues. The album is praised for its wall-to-wall grooves, wicked guitar work, and brassy horns. Reviewers note the band's ability to breathe life into older tunes, making them sound fresh and energetic. The album highlights Chris Vachon's guitar skills and Phil Pemberton's vocal range, blending grit and growl with softer approaches to suit each song. The horn section and piano riffs are also noted for their brilliance and energy. The album received positive reviews, with critics noting its infectious grooves and the band's ability to create a fun and engaging listening experience.