[.ca] Exception to the Rule

This is the ulitimate Tommy!:
A fantastic listen. Tommy's second release is just as good as the first, (if not better). All the songs on this CD are a real upbeat, straight forward, turn up the volume, collection of great tunes. "Nasty Habits" is my favorite. "How Long Must I Cry" is the ultimate blues tune. And "Can't Quit The Blues" will make you wan't to listen to the entire CD all over again! If you get a chance to see him live in concert, do it. Tommy Castro is an incredible showman. This is a fantastic collection of power blues.

Tasty Blues Rock:
"Exception to the Rule" is one of my favorite blues/rock CD's that I've purchased in awhile. Tommy has a great, soulful voice that meshes perfectly with each song. I also find his guitar playing to be exceptional. His tone is clean, and his licks are tasty and well-placed. He also knows how to burn up the fretboard when called for, such as on the great original blues tune "How Long Must I Cry". Other favorites with excellent solos are "Nasty Habits" and the cover of "Me and My Guitar". Add to this mix a tight backing band that really knows how to jam and you have all you could want in a blues/rock cd. I'm seeing Tommy with B.B. King and Buddy Guy this weekend. Can't wait to see him live!

THIS ALBUM ROCKS!!!!!:
EXCEPTION TO THE RULE by TOMMY CASTRO just rocks. It has a good blend of blues, soul and rock that is totally lacking from most of the music that is popular today. (Can u say N'SYNC or BRITTNEY SPEARS). Tommy has a great soulful voice, and on this album his backing band is top notch. Being from the San Francisco area, I have heard of Tommy for awhile and I can say that I dig his music. HOW LONG MUST I CRY is a slow blues song that Tommy really delivers the goods on. HAD ENOUGH, EXCEPTION TO THE RULE, NASTY HABITS, SHO' ENOUGH are rockin songs that showcase the bands talents as a whole. If you are a fan of the blues and of good music, then I highly recommend this album for you.

SOLID BLUES ROCK:
THIS IS TOMMY CASTRO SECOND BEST CD,CAN`T GET A GOOD MAN DOWN BEING THE FIRST.I LIKE THIS CD VERY MUCH.THIS IS GOOD BLUES ROCK WITH A LOT OF GOOD SOLO`S.I DISAGREE WITH ANYONE THAT SAYS THAT TOMMY CASTRO IS NOT A GREAT GUITAR PLAYER.AND WHEN HE PLAYS THE BLUES AND STAYS AWAY FROM TRYING TO PLAY SOULMUSIC LIKE THE LIVE CD,HE`S A GREAT LISTEN.I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS CD.

Good Stuff:
I walked into a store in San Franciso and heard this album back in 1995 and had to have it. Blues/rock with losts of energy. 'This soul of mine' highlights Castro's guitar and voice. 'How long must I cry' shows his mastery of the slow blues intensive style as well.

• Had Enough
• Exception to the Rule
• Nasty Habits
• This Soul Is Mine
• Sho' Enough
• Me and My Guitar
• Hard Luck Case
• How Long Must I Cry
• Leave This Town
• Can't Quit the Blues