J Edwards
  • I got a woman
  • New Shoes
  • Eatin' at LuLu's
  • Taste
  • You said you loved me
  • Come on in the bedroom
  • Supper's waiting
  • Still the King
  • Turn me on
  • Ain't gonna be your dog
  • I got a woman
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (05:15) [12.01 MB]
  • New Shoes
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (03:34) [8.18 MB]
  • Eatin' at LuLu's
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (03:50) [8.77 MB]
  • Taste
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (04:13) [9.64 MB]
  • You said you loved me
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (05:06) [11.66 MB]
  • Come on in the bedroom
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (04:31) [10.35 MB]
  • Supper's waiting
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (05:48) [13.3 MB]
  • Still the King
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (03:38) [8.31 MB]
  • Turn me on
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (02:51) [6.54 MB]
  • Ain't gonna be your dog
    Genre: Blues
    MP3 (05:08) [11.75 MB]
Press

Blues Blast Magazine 10/22/10
Oh s**t!!! I threw this disc into my player without looking at the liner notes. From the cover shot of J Edwards sitting with an acoustic guitar, I was thinking this was going to be a run-of-the-mill reworking of country blues. My jaw dropped when I heard driving electric blues music supporting a gravelly, world weary voice. J Edwards sounds like the second coming of the underrated Brit R&B belter Frankie Miller. “You Said You Loved Me” really drives the Miller comparison home, as his drawn-out rasp is complimented by scorching guitar. Throughout the recording the musicians’ solos contribute to the overall strength of the songs, rather than showboating. What follows is a blues-R&B-Memphis stew worthy of the best seasoned musicians.

“New Shoes” is an addictive and positive new attitude tune…”I got a new coat and it’s a fancy coat and I’m leaving as I’m puttin’ it on”…He can’t wait to get out the door. Food is used as a metaphor for sex in the funky, sax driven “Supper’s Waiting”. When Edwards reins in his vocals a bit the resemblance owes more to Bob Seger, especially on the R&B-inflected rock of “Taste”, which also features a Seger-like lyrical hook. Muddy Waters’ “Mannish Boy” riff is used to good effect on “Still The King”. Larry Van Loon and Kenne Cramer supply the honky-tonk piano and slide guitar respectively, that propel the groove of the self-explanatory “Come On In The Bedroom”. Cramer once again shows off his skills with a slow-burning guitar intro on “I Got A Woman”. “Eatin’ At Lulu’s” closes out this introduction to an extraordinary talent that somehow got under my blues radar, with the accompaniment of only tuba, acoustic guitar and what appears to be a snare drum. It’s an ode to a fine southern cook who also operates a cat house. The narrator seems to be a supplier of good skills to Lulu, as he pays 65 cents for a meal while the regulars pay 3 dollars.

As soon as J Edwards becomes known to a larger audience, I can see nothing stopping him from international recognition. The music on display here is on a par of the greats who had to struggle to reach stardom, not the pre-packaged drivel that seems to be the norm in our present superficial times. The work and hard knocks show in every word and riff. This is the stuff of tunesmith’s, while retaining a natural feel. For a guy from Columbia, South Carolina he has that grit that originates from Chicago and is filtered through British blues sensibilities.

Greg “Bluesdog” Szalony

Dariel B...Flyin' Under the Radar
I’ve been following the career of Columbia, S.C. musician J Edwards for just over a year. I first heard him at a club in Columbia and was struck immediately by the soulful vocals he delivered. Then I got hold of a couple earlier CDs: Watcha Doin’ (2006), which is mainly acoustic blues; and Everything Changes (2008), electrified and less bluesy, with a full band. The musical arrangements along with the same raw, gut-sucking vocals convinced me to include Everything Changes in my CD Picks (February 11, 2010).

Long story short, when J Edwards told me he was hard at work on a new blues CD, I was giddy with anticipation and more anxious for it than a school girl shopping for her first brassiere.

I’m happy to report that LuLu’s House hits home in a big way. This ten-track recording overflows with goose-bumpin’ vocals, boot-stompin’ blues and heartstopping musicianship. LuLu’s House beckons us in to meet some good ole down home folks and share in the sumptuous buffet of Southern life. It’s all about eatin’ and leavin’, leavin’ and eatin’. LuLu sets the tone for a warm, if irreverent group of House dwellers. There’s not a loser in the bunch...

http://darielb.wordpress.com/

Dusty Blues review of LuLu's House...
Here comes a very interesting singer gifted with rich vocal qualities and deep nuances and an intense beauty that sometimes could remind us Joe Cocker. His sensitivity and vocal power are striking and convincing, J. Edwards has completely devoted his body, soul and spirit to his work on a collection of ten blues songs of extreme beauty, energy, magic and unique passion and commitment to each and every one of the songs he plays. Besides, his voice shines at a very high level with an amazing communicative power and the complicity between J. Edwards and the musicians who back him is totally honest and sincere. Ten own songs that will firmly convince all listeners, who certainly will not be disappointed if they get this album. I dare say all people will feel proud to have discovered a singer who has a lot to say and offer us in the next future. GREAT

www.dustyblues.com

Blues Underground Network Review...
With a voice reminiscent of Long John Baldry, J Edwards has no problem belting out the Blues and belting out the Blues he does to perfection, on his new release, "Lulu's House".

With a voice as unique and strong as J Edwards you would think he would be content with just that talent, but you would be wrong. You see J Edward is another one of those rare Artists whom simply isn't content just doing a little, no he wants to do it all, and boy when he does, he sure gets it right.

J Edwards started his craft from a very early age, and I do mean early. At 5 he started to strum on the old guitar and a year later he started taking piano lessons. This all melded into the making him not only the extraordinary musician he is today, but also the extraordinary writer he is, as well. That fact is ever present and certainly brought to the forefront in "Lulu's House".

"Lulu's House" consists of 10 irresistible tracks, all written by J Edwards solely, except for 1 which was written with Craig Allen Reynolds. All 10 tracks are more than just musical ear candy, these are songs that lyrically grab your attention and although their are a few on the more edgier side, they are still very tactfully done. J Edwards is, of course, more than able to get away with that, because he fully understands how the Legends of the past worked their magic with such songs.

What struck me right off the bat with, J Edwards, was the command that he possessed over not only his material, but ultimately his audience. from the opening few moments of the first track to the dying notes of the last, you became hooked, by his hooks, and when it was all said and done, you could have not been more sure that the time you took listening to "Lulu's House", was anything but wasted.

In the final analysis one can't help but take in, J Edwards music, like a breath of fresh air. Unique and entertaining lyrics, combined with instrumental and vocal expertise makes for a must have Album to anyones collection.

Getting acquainted with "Lulu's House", was a very entertaining experience and it is an Album and J Edwards is an Artist I highly recommend fans of great music get familiar with.

Review By John Vermilyea (Blues Underground Network)

www.bluesundergroundnetwork.com

Blues Source/Gary Miller
Gutsy, witty and fierce...Gary Miller

www.bluessource.com



Bishop FM/Gary Grainger Review...
J Edwards has a wonderful "old, beat up" voice and I've featured his album Lulu's House on the Blues Show several times.

Gary Grainger/producer and host of The Blues Show on BishopFM 105.9

www.bishopfm.com

Burton Gaar review...
Southern fried blues at it's best...Burton Gaar

Blues Review/Mark Goodman....Blues Beat, Nashville Blues
J. Edwards....his vocals just dripped with heartache and pain, and he is no slouch on the six-string either.

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