Zola MOON - Down To My Bones 2002

Zola MOON - Down To My Bones 2002
Label: Postmodern

Blues

Willie Dixon once said to Koko Taylor 'That's what what the world needs, a woman with a voice like yours that sings the blues'. If Willie were alive today you can bet he'd be saying the same thing to Zola Moon. Zola serves up some wild rocking blues complete with gut wrenching vocals, hot guitar licks and some pretty mean harp-and shows that the blues don't have to be the same old thing, they can be fresh, original and very, very HOT!
By BLUEZ4U.COM
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Zola Moon's talent as a singer and a songwriter cannot be denied. She can be hurt by the end of a relationship or by economic hardship or by the state of the world, but she never gives in to self pity or despair; she's too tough, gutsy and hip for that. She keeps bouncing back and fighting back, because that's her nature; her voice won't be stilled. And what a voice it is, capable of hard-rockin' joy, bitter sorrow, deeply felt love.
By THE SCOPE.
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01. Times Is On My Side
02. St. James Infimrary
03. Not My Fault
04. Help Me
05. Me. Alligator
06. I Don't Think So
07. These Steel Bars
08. Cracks
09. Bad Dog Fight
10. Hush, Sweet Daddy
11. Don't Come Knockin
12. Fernando
13. Night Life
14. Little Red Rooster
15. Tin Pan Alley
16. Big City Blues
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Zola MOON - Wildcats Under My Skin 2007

Zola MOON - Wildcats Under My Skin 2007
Label: Postmodern

Blues

Female blues singer and songwriter Zola Moon was born in San Jose, CA, but her powerful song stylings might mislead listeners to guess that she was raised in the Deep South of Louisiana or Mississippi on grounds better known for producing great blues artists. She is self-taught, though she does mention numerous musical influences, ranging from B. B. King and Muddy Waters to Hank Williams and Tina Turner. Even with all of those wonderful influences, Zola Moon has worked hard to keep her sound all her own.

Zola Moon began her career in blues about 1983, in the San Francisco area. After seven years of performing, which helped her grow a large fan base, she finally released a debut album in 1990. It was titled Dangerous Love and recorded under the BareMoon Records label. Five years later, and with a new label, she finished work on an enjoyable sophomore offering, Lost in the Blues. It was followed in 1998 by Almost Crazy and then in 2000 by Earthquakes, Thunder, and Smiling Lighting. Some of the original blues tunes fans can sample on Zola Moon's albums are "Doll House," "Lucky Me," "I Look at the Fool," "Imagination," "Alley Cat," "Hollywood to the Hood," and "I Don't Think So."

Over the years Zola Moon has performed at concerts, festivals, and nightclubs, appearing with many artists, including Etta James, Junior Wells, Al Kooper, Albert Collins, and Elvin Bishop. Her band consists of longtime drummer Jerry Olson, guitarist Vince "the Silver Fox" Joy, and bassist Ron Battle.
By Charlotte Dillon, All Music Guide.
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Zola Moon is the powerhouse and the queen of present-day Americana-roots-music and blues/blues-rock. Her no-holds-barred, incendiary live performances are renowned. She is a prolific songwriter and her CDs are made up almost wholly of her own original compositions. Her song writing and singing have received rave reviews from magazines, newspapers, radio DJs, and web sites around the world. Both the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Daily News have called Zola "the South Bay Legend" and the Los Angeles Weekly has called her "one of the Southland's best-kept musical secrets".
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01. Big City Blues (5:19)
02. Just the Kinda Girl (4:29)
03. A Paycheck Away (4:38)
04. Boat Man (5:25)
05. Drive-By (4:26)
06. Rag Doll (2:12)
07. Hot Texas Sun (6:11)
08. The Human Brain (3:44)
09. Tequila Dreams (8:31)
10. No Laughing Matter (4:57)
11. Rag Doll Redux (3:16)
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Zola MOON - Almost Crazy 1998

Zola MOON - Almost Crazy 1998
Label: Postmodern

Blues

One of the most ballsy, most powerful singer-songwriters alive.tracks
ZOLA MOON IS ONE OF THE MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS ON CDBABY. HER ASTOUNDING VOCAL VIRTUOSITY, GRITTILY BRILLIANT SONGWRITING, AND INCREDIBLE INTENSITY AS A LIVE PERFORMER HAVE MADE HER A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH FOR OVER 25 YEARS. THE QUOTES BELOW ARE FROM MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, WRITERS, REVIEWERS, AND DJs FROM AROUND THE WORLD. ABSOLUTELY NO VOCAL PITCH CORRECTION OR VOCAL AUGMENTATION WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS CD
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Great musicianship and an incredible voice make Zola Moon a definite winner. For those of you who look at the Blues as an old man style of music, all I have to say is, listen to Zola! Those who have heard her, understand what I'm talking about. Those who are interested, are going to be shown the way. And those who say, ‘Fuck this Blues shit, I want my fucking RAWK!', are going to miss out. Zola is just simply fantastic!!!
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Zola Moon sings the blues in an authentic way that's won critical acclaim from scribes all over the world. She's been often compared to Janis Joplin and Big Mama Thornton and is known for her burning live performances.
By PASADENA WEEKLY.
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Zola Moon takes a darker tack on the blues on Almost Crazy, doing away with the cheesy, masturbatory, fake-Stevie Ray noodlings many bands mistake as blues. Her and her hand take a more under-stated approach, concentrating on good songs, and paying homage to John Lee Hooker, Robert Johnson and Ella Fitzgerald. This record won't bowl you over with instrumental histrionics (although it is very well played), but will slowly, but surely enrapture you with its subtle grooves.
By Steven Booth.
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01. Hollywood To The Hood (5:05)
02. Bad Dog Fight (4:03)
03. Comin' Back To Me (1:44)
04. The Well (4:38)
05. Love With A Thug (3:28)
06. On The Run (3:14)
07. Long Long Road (6:58)
08. Rockabilly Billie (2:49)
09. Bus Stop (3:22)
10. Alley Cat (4:51)
11. I'm Mad (5:27)
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