Help Yourself

Description

After the resounding success of their first album Blood Brothers, blues rock heavyweights Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia return with Help Yourself, a fiery studio album infused with soul that captures the raw chemistry, camaraderie, and explosive energy that characterize their concerts. Just back from tour, the band recorded this album at Shock City Studios in St. Louis. Help Yourself is a true masterpiece of contemporary electric blues with a bold rock & roll twist. It’s not just an album; it’s an electric session that immerses you in the room with two of the most respected artists in the genre and their star-studded band. Castiglia brings his own touch and sincerity to the mix, especially on "Can't Be a Prophet," a biting reflection on life on the road and the contrast of returning to reality after being treated like a king while touring. The band, featuring Scot Sutherland on bass, Lewis Stephens on keyboards, and the drumming duo of Matt Johnson and Ray Hangen, delivers undeniable groove and precision, enhancing each track with a soulful dynamic and relentless momentum. Whether it’s the nighttime swagger of "Soulard Serenade," the vintage buzz of "Ol' Victrola," or the relentless urgency of "Running Out of Time," Help Yourself is both a celebration of the blues and an innovative testament to its future. Help Yourself solidifies the status of Blood Brothers as a torchbearer of modern, authentic, passionate, and unfiltered blues rock.