ANDRE WILLIAMS - HOODS AND SHADES (LP)

Andre Williams Hoods And Shades on LP

Andre 'Mr. Rhythm' Williams is a perfect study in the mysterious, multi-faceted power of music. Throughout his 50+ year career as a performer, songwriter and producer he has seen how music can define the individual, how music is widely perceived, how it can alter a soul for better or worse, and now how it can simply be used to describe things you just don’t understand, the overriding theme of this release.

As the story goes: during the summer of 2010, Andre got together with his “Detroit boys” to record, as he called it, “the Andre Williams folk album.” Hoods and Shades is the result, 9-songs created by music roadmen led by the music roadman. Making contributions are: renowned Grammy award-winning producer Don Was on upright bass, Motown legend/Funk Brother Dennis Coffey on acoustic and electric guitars, Dirty Three drummer Jim White, Greasy Carlisi (Robert Gordon, Chris Spedding) and Jim Diamond (Dirtbombs) on electric bass, and longtime producer Matthew Smith (Nathaniel Mayer, Outrageous Cherry, Volebeats).

The album plays out like an afternoon hangout among music peers, speaking of experiences through their instruments, dynamic stylings, and overall touch.

Andre Williams Hoods And Shades Track Listing:

1. Dirt
2. A Good Day to Feel Bad
3. I’ve Got Money on My Mind
4. Hoods and Shades
5. Jaw Dropper
6. Hu-matic Man
7. Mojo Hannah
8. Swamp Dogg’s Hot Spot
9. Gimme