Be Careful

Be Careful, recorded, mixed, and produced by Antonio Travé at Las Fieras del Extrarradio Studios in Benalúa (Granada), is not a mere exercise in aesthetic revisionism. On the contrary, it is an album that revives the true spirit of the genre. In addition to its sublime production and intentionally vintage sound, the album presents an exquisite selection of songs performed impeccably by a band that demonstrates its expertise and outstanding knowledge of this musical language.

From the Chicago sound of Be Careful by singer and guitarist John Brim to the Texan vibe of Ride with My Baby by guitarist and singer Long John Hunter. Other highlights include the excellent acoustic rendition of the classic By the Water and the ancestral I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water.  Be Careful is an invitation to an exciting journey through the blues. It’s a diverse collection that spans nearly fifty years of musical history and evokes artists like the legendary Slim Harpo on Don’t Start Crying Now, pays homage to influential figures like Willie Dixon on Crazy Mixed-Up World and Three Hundred Pounds of Joy, celebrating Little Walter´s talent on Blue and Lonesome. The rhythm section’s versatility and solidity are worth highlighting when tackling compositions such as Satisfied and Walking with Frankie, one of the album´s jewels. Toni Molina and El Oso’s excellent guitar work is also notable, and El Oso’s wide vocal range is one of the hallmarks of this project. The album concludes with In the Wee Hours, a shuffle instrumental composition by Travé.

Be Careful was born from the most visceral intuition to fulfill the desires of the spirit. It is ancient music that seems simple in form yet is profound and mysterious in substance. An album from the gut, with the passion exclusively reserved for bands like El Oso y sus Sabandijas.