Michael Burks - Make It Rain [2001]

tracklist

01. Hit The Ground Running
02. Got A Way With Women
03. Beggin' Business
04. What Can A Man Do 
05. Mean Old Lady
06. Everybody's Got Their Hand Out
07. Thank God For Fools
08. Make It Rain
09. Heartless
10. Don't Let It Be A Dream
11. Pack It Up
12. Voodoo Spell

Review	

After nearly 20 years as a performer, Michael Burks finally issued this debut disc, and his years of practical blues experience are evident on every track. While some of the guitar pyrotechnics may be more technique than substance, it cannot be denied that this fellow can tear up his ax. 

He sets the stakes on the muscular opener, "Hit the Ground Running," and maintains the intensity level through moodier tunes like "Beggin' Business." While his vocals are not stellar, he has a rich, gritty quality to his singing that is nicely matched to his guitar playing.