Reviews for Blue Flame
“Karp’s eye for detail, the range of emotions, and clever sense of humor prevail. Throughout, Karp impresses with his expressive voice and passionate playing. There’s bristling animation and energy in these baker dozen’s tunes that surpasses much of Karp’s previous work.”
Jim Hynes, Elmore Magazine
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“The list of musicians who have stepped up to play alongside bluesman Peter Karp is a long one — from old school blues icons like Willie Dixon and John Lee Hooker to contemporary ones like Don Henley, Ric Ocasik and Jackson Browne. Karp, however, is seldom starstruck, so even when a guy like Mick Taylor, formerly of the Rolling Stones, calls him up for a collaboration, Karp sees it as validation for the work he’s doing.”
Steve Wildsmith, Daily Times, Maryville, TN
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"It isn't difficult to see why so many critics and fans support this man and his music. Not only can Karp play a truly mean guitar...but he's also got a totally cool soulful voice that provides the perfect focal point for his songs. Peter's obviously a crowd pleaser. Check out any of his live videos for some solid proof."
Babysue
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“His blend of blues and roots styles is diverse, passionate and powerful...written from deep wells of experience. Reminiscent of John Prine and Bob Dylan in many respects, Karp has learned that there is nothing more powerful or effective than the truth. This is good on so many levels. If you're a fan of roots music with roots deep in the blues, this is one album you will want to add to your collection. “
Bill Wilson – Reflections in Blue
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“Karp is a singular musician whose ability to tap tradition and keep in contemporary, finds him expressing the very essence of a fertile heartland sound.”
Randy Patterson, Boomercity
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“Peter Karp is one of those people who is keeping the singer/songwriter tradition alive. Blue Flame is a worthy addition to that tradition and a must for your collection.”
Rhetta Akamatsu, Making A Scene
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“A rocker with more blues than rock in his slide guitar attack, this is a top shelf act that delivers the goods with plenty of bounce to the ounce. Smoking hot killer stuff that never quits, that's a winner throughout.”
Midwest Records
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“Every track with its soulful voice and original songwriting style is a must to listen to and keep listening to. This new disc remains in my CD Player “
Foto’s Blues Rock and More, Netherlands
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“A blistering slide guitarist, Karp’s sound blends Americana and blues elements into muscular evocative melodies featuring his expressive voice, a voice that oozes with sonic allusion and lingering overtones. Blue Flame promises to be a yummy presentation of roots-blues music that will boil your blood and leave you panting for more. Karp knows how to bring heat to the blues.”
Randall Radic, Blogcritics
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"Blue Flame will likely end up on several best-of lists at the end of this year."
Rock and Blues Muse
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