he Gentlemen's sound takes on southern rock and blues, but gives it a more progressive slant, in much the same way Hendrix and Clapton reconstructed
Blues in the 60s - Cincinnati City Beat
Oh boy - you have just GOT to hear this - it's fantastic! Possibly THE finest electric blues album of the last ten years, with comparisons to and even eclipsing the best that the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan/Kenny Wayne Shepherd have to offer, and no mistake - this is AMAZING - CD Services Online (UK)
The debut album from this blues-based rock band actually caused smoke to leap outta my car's CD player, forcing me to stop my Honda on the freeway,
jump out and look for a fire under my hood. Yep, it's that good - KNAC.COM
Chastain's guitar work is stellar as ever, even as he reveals a more gutsy and slowed-down sound - Cincinnati Post
David T. Chastain proves once again that he is a versatile musical visionary. Classic Rock inspired, bluesy but heavy collection of good time beer drinking songs - ABOUT.COM (Heavy Metal)
Good old fashioned Rock n' Blues. At times it reminds me of early Whitesnake, but most of it is more traditional blues. Classic Rock fans will LOVE this CD, it's filled with hooks and grooves. It's heavy enough to keep your average Metal head interested, yet Bluesy enough to give the Classic rockers something new to chew on - Rock And A Hard Place Online
Southern Gentlemen are unreformed and unrepentant loyalists to the Southern/Blues Rock cause. Led by David T. Chastain's swaggering riffs and drier-than-cured-tobacco voice, this band storms the ramparts of rock and roll and emerges victorious. Even "damn Yankees" won't be able to resist this groove - listen.com
Let's see... how do I describe this album? Hmm... How about Bad Company meets Jimi Hendrix meets Stevie Ray Vaughn? The disc has a very "classic rock" feel, as if the band were back in the 1970s. Unlike most blues that I've encountered, this has a nice crisp harder edge to it. I also must say that this disc really shines instrumentally! It's got grooves and hooks all over the place. The guitar work is top-notch and the band is tight! If you like blues with a heavier edge, this is the disc for you - HeavyHarmonies.com
This album is a great ride featuring solid songwriting, powerful performances from the band and well-delivered vocals from Chastain himself - Michael Chlasciak (Aquarian)
he Gentlemen's sound takes on southern rock and blues, but gives it a more progressive slant, in much the same way Hendrix and Clapton reconstructed
Blues in the 60s - Cincinnati City Beat