Wish I Had You

Personnel: Brian Whitten (vocals); Ryan Taylor , Dave Spindle, Michael Stone (guitar); Dustin Arbuckle (harmonica, background vocals); Stu Williamson (piano, drums); Trafton Barney (background vocals).Audio Mixer: Trent Bell.Recording information: Bell Labs, Norman, OK.Despite its appearance on the blues-based Blind Pig label, one look at the somewhat avant-garde cover art that adorns this release should indicate this is not your typical blues combo. The Oklahoma based quintet have been at it since 2000 and have two previous albums, but this is their first available nationally. The music is Delta blues based, but bolstered by an edgy electric attack that adds sturdy rock and a slight country twang to the equation. A guest harmonica player on a few tracks highlights a heavier swamp feel that also pervades the attack. Those who remember Treat Her Right will notice similarities as the Rounders push outside the traditional blues envelope into a kind of stripped down, riff based, spooky boo