New York, NY - "Finally!" That singular statement was the last word Armory Square Records Sr. Executive Branford Marshall shared with us about the release of the much-anticipated follow-up album by Bebop Buchanan. "It's been a long road... getting this record done," Marshall stated. "The demand was so high after Bebop went platinum with 2004's Night Slider that we thought this follow-up release would never come."
Entrenched in oakie folk and soaked in his own dynamic jazz-infused rock, Bebop Buchanan has really stepped up to a new level with his fourth album since switching gears from his southern industrial roots.
“It all just came natural,” Bebop explains, as he turns back to the solace of orchestrating yet another masterpiece in his head. The only way to truly understand the process behind the music is to get to know the man. Journeyed, acclaimed, private. Few have a firm grasp of what drives this melodious soul. “Some think I’ve made a deal with the devil,” Bebop laughs. “When I lay down my tracks, there ain’t no mystery baby, it’s how I roll.. and this too… shall roll.” Bebop gives us this last snippet before unabashedly leaving our interview.
Pre-release reviews of Rollin’ have drawn some interesting comparisons. Rolling Stone likens it to “Donna Summer on acid” while Vibe editorialist Megan Cummings claims “I doubt he’ll ever be allowed back to Tennessee.”
After sampling the first few cuts, this reporter can tell you with certainty that Rollin’ is definitely quite the ride. All aboard!
Bebop Buchanan
Rollin’
1. Ain’t no betta
2. Blues for Frankie
3. Gettin’ back to basics
4. White House love song
5. Memphis was a friend of mine
6. Lions of Lidell St.
7. Hot Flat
8. Trunk
9. Top Shelf Matador
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