Blues/Review Blues Corner - Piggy Bank Blues

Blues Corner plays some modern blues influenced by the three Kings (Albert King, Freddy King, and B.B. King) and enriched with chiseled harmonies typical of the more recent generation of bluesmen. Phil Roman, the guitarist-singer, and Seb Oroval, on keyboards, founded Blues Corner in 2020.

The blues has always been about life's hardships, harsh realities, and the fortitude to keep going, and Blues Corner's song "Piggy Bank Blues" embodies all of that. The tune, which is taken from their next album, embodies the band's idea of creating soulful, genuine blues that is instantly approachable and everlasting.

The mesmerizing groove that the music has as it develops is the kind that draws the listener in and keeps them there. The track's gritty guitar chords propel it along with a raw intensity that aptly reflects its subject matter: personal sacrifice, financial strain, and the all too familiar grind of trying to make ends meet. The scathing lyrics remind us that expressing the truth has power even in the face of adversity by striking a balance between resistance and lament.

The performance's vocals, which exemplify the emotional honesty that characterizes the blues heritage, are sincere and raw. Each remark seems authentic, as if it were taken straight out of real life rather than a performance. "Piggy Bank Blues" is a song about financial difficulties and the toll they take on the human soul, which is why it resonates so strongly.

The ability of Blues Corner to transfer stage energy into the studio is what makes them unique. Though refined enough to stand tall on record, the song feels alive, vibrating with the same vitality you'd expect from a live performance. The band makes a strong statement with "Piggy Bank Blues," which sets the tone for what looks to be a significant album release.