01. "We Made It" 02. "Get Your Groove On" 03. "Please Tell Me Baby" 04. "Typical Day" 05. "Give It To You" 06. "Hard To Stay Cool" 07. "Don't Leave Me Girl" 08. "Death Bell Blues" 09. "There Is So Much" 10. "Call On Me" 11. "I'm Hurtin" 12. "Ain't Gonna Take No Mess"
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'Benton County Relic' is the brand new album from Grammy-nominated artist Cedric Burnside. As the son of drummer Calvin Jackson and grandson of legendary bluesman R.L. Burnside, Cedric carries on the storied tradition of Mississippi Hill Country blues for a new generation. Staring out as a drummer, he has turned himself into a blues rennaissance man handling guitar, vocals and songwriting and brings the rough and tough Mississippi Hill Country blues alive for a new generation of fans weaned on the likes of White Stripes and the Black Keys. -
"Benton County Relic" is a powerful CD by blues musician Cedric Burnside, released on the independent label Single Lock Records. Rooted deeply in the Hill Country blues tradition of North Mississippi, the album combines raw, hypnotic guitar riffs, earthy grooves and sparse but intense arrangements. The songs circle around themes such as family, faith, hardship and resilience, capturing the atmosphere of rural life with an unfiltered authenticity. Minimalistic percussion and Burnside's unmistakable guitar style create a trance-like, percussive sound that feels both ancient and fresh, bridging the gap between tradition and contemporary roots music. Cedric Burnside, grandson of blues legend R.L. Burnside, has become one of the most important torchbearers of modern Hill Country blues. Over the years he has toured extensively, built a strong international reputation and received multiple major blues awards and Grammy nominations, underscoring his status as a leading voice in today's blues landscape. His playing is characterized by driving, syncopated riffs and a deeply emotional vocal delivery that carries the weight of his musical heritage. "Benton County Relic" stands as a mature statement of identity and continuity: a blues record that honors the past while clearly belonging to the present. Single Lock Records, based in the American South, is an artist-driven independent label known for its high-quality roots, Americana and soul releases. The label focuses on carefully crafted productions, close collaboration with its artists and an organic sound aesthetic. With releases like "Benton County Relic," Single Lock Records has earned a reputation as a home for authentic, timeless music that resists short-lived trends and gives space to distinctive artistic voices.
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