THE CD: “Looking for Lucky”
Hootie and the Blowfish
Sneaky Long Records (Vanguard) 79784-2
On the web: hootie.com

Darius Rucker has a trademark voice that rates up there with the opening note of ‘Stairway to Heaven.” Instantly recognizable. And while what is to follow is not all bad, you’ve heard it 10,000 times before. The Blowfish even have a promo deal with a casino.

Judging by the cover art, Lucky is a dog. But with the casino ad tucked into the CD, who knows? “The Killing Stone” takes on right-wing preachers. Amen. This is competent radio rock, but to stretch the gambling metaphor just a little, save your cash and take a chance on an unknown.

– Paul Gartner

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