North Jersey Blues Society fearless Thunder in the House review

https://www.northjerseybluessociety.org/post/eliza-neals-thunder-in-the-house

Blues in New Jersey is split north and south, ironically it’s ‘Blues Music’ so even if it’s not Mississippi ‘the Turnpike’ and ‘Route 1&9’ divide a state as much as any southern railroad track. Some US states have a feel and Jersey is one of those when you visit you get a much more laid back calmer version of New York City if you can imagine. Anyhow my adopted state is NJ and I’m in both their blues societies ‘North and South’ cause I’m not into segregation of good blues lol.

“From the first notes of “Speedy Beady,” Neals establishes a tone that is fearless, fiery, and deeply personal. Her voice carries the rough edges of lived experience, shifting naturally between defiance and vulnerability. There is no attempt to smooth out the cracks or chase radio-friendly perfection. That rawness becomes the album’s greatest strength…” 

You gotta read this awesome review by clicking the link at the top of the page but here’s a bit more:

“What separates Thunder In The House from many contemporary blues-rock releases is its refusal to play it safe. Neals embraces imperfections, grit, and emotional honesty over studio gloss. You can hear Detroit in this record — not just musically, but in its toughness, resilience, and blue-collar soul.” 

Thank you my Northern Jersey Blues people listening and being just oh so cool…