Things We Do
In the late 1990s, a whole slew of young guitarists emerged, all making a grab for theStevie Ray Vaughanmantle. In this group, one must include Mato Nanji, guitarist for the family venture Indigenous. Unlike many of his predecessors, Mato Nanji may actually be deserving of the honor. That's a bold statement, but a listen to "Begin to Wonder," the instrumental "Holdin' Out," or especially "Nothing I Can Do" off ofThings We Doare sufficient to justify it. The album opens with the low-key, midtempo title track, but it's on "Got to Tell You" thatThings We Doreally hits its stride. On the whole, this CD is a very strong effort, especially for musicians still in their early 20s.--Genevieve Williams