Ambition
This former Detroit autoworker's approach to the blues is admirable, fusing it with rock and pop influences, but his debut is largely uninspiring. The songs are sub-par, McCray's guitar playing seems overly dependent on rock cliches, and he attempts a crossover that pales in comparison to that of Chris Thomas or the Kinsey Report. (J.G.)-- © Frank John Hadley 1993--From Grove Press Guide to Blues on CD