On this 14-track CD of authentic Mekong Delta Blues, Sarge Lintecum tells it like it is. Vietnam Blues takes you on a fiercely emotional and poetic ride through the geography of nowhere, and back across the water to a place called home. Sarge's wit and humor, combined with his vocal, harmonica, and songwriting talents, shine all the way through. There are also a couple of poems read to music. It's dedicated to all the GIs whose names are on the Wall.
Blues is a great-sounding recording with spirited and solid performances by all involved.
All in all, Vietnam Blues is a well-produced CD that makes use of a few special audio effects without ever compromising the music and the message. Here's hoping Sarge never stops coming up with these terrific songs. Lisa Boucher and Matt Stewart are musicians who perform a variety of musical styles in the Champaign-Urbana area.