Take a stroll down a bluesy, twilight, groovy jazz rock experience, “Memory Blues” by the captivating SC King!
Drawing from the legendary blues sounds of B.B King, Muddy Waters and the like, Portuguese artist Simon Cardoso, aka SC King delivers a gem of a reflective, visually immersive track. Listening to this evokes psychedelic, almost unbelievable reflections, images of strolls around your favorite spots. It flows with an easy-going, free-spirited energy, fearless and always on the move for adventure.
SC King holds the song structure to a familiar blues tempo; the track opens right away into that immediately recognizable, immersive groove. Simple, foot-tapping, guitar progressions evoke mixed emotions. Simon’s weary vocals enter, dazed like pulling the curtains off in a dark room.
“Waking up in the city, ,…… where a thousand stories unfold..”
The lyrics are vivid, dramatic, and paint cinematic images of experiences of walking around the lake from dawn to dusk. Run-ins with cops, ladies who lose their purses, its all happening in a blurry sequence of events.
Following the verse, we’re treated to a soulful, piercing solo, evocative as it gets. Each storied verse is followed by expressive solos, each kinda summarizing that sequence of events. When the dust finally settles of “Memory Blues”, its satisfying and leaves a sweet, lasting impression.
This is a track that will appeal to most listeners for its breezy, blues vibe.
