Life Is a Bitch (1984)

Album: Fan Acquisition, 4/10 | Genre: Electric Blues, Soul Blues | Undertones: Blues Rock, Chicago Blues, Soul Rock | Label: Encore!

Same old nightclub, same old show

While the material here is a well-done mix of blues, rock and soul (check out the Redding-esque „Just Memories“, thoroughly screwed up by a lounge saxophone solo) with the echo-y clean touches of a 1980s production, it does feel standard. Allison here is most convincing when he leaves behind the goofy „band-on-the-road“-concept permeating the album as well as the period-pleasing boogie blues rock and leans heavily into his trademark soulful blues guitar – this easily makes the slow blues burner „Let’s Try It Again“ the best track but of course can’t save the whole affair.

P.S. This was originally recorded and issued in France (Encore!Mélodie) and many later issues come with „Show Me a Reason“ as additional track B3, which is also on the otherwise identical US-reissue called Serious. The CD usually comes with yet another additional ending track „Funky T-Shirt“.

Life Is a Bitch (1984)

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