Altered Five Blues Band - Hammer & Chisel [CD]

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: BPCD5177
Barcode: 199806086193
Release Date: 27 Feb 2026
Genre: Contemporary Blues

Milwaukee's powerhouse Altered Five Blues Band returns with their eighth studio album, Hammer & Chisel, a simmering set of eleven electrifying original songs that showcase why this award-winning group has remained at the forefront of contemporary blues for over two decades. Belted out with gusto by singer Jeff Taylor, each track crackles with the energy of a band firing on all cylinders—tight musicianship, razor-sharp guitar work, and witty lyrics that cut straight to the bone. From the opening salvo of the funky, horn-driven "I Got It Good" through the cautionary "Who Can You Trust" to the empowering closing statement of "The Will of Man," the album demonstrates the kind of top-notch performance that can only come from five musicians who've spent 24 years honing their collective sound. Produced by multi-GRAMMY winner Tom Hambridge and featuring guest harmonica ace Jason Ricci on three tracks, Hammer & Chisel captures the band at their peak.

Tracklisting
1. I Got It Good
2. Dare Me to Do It
3. Who Can You Trust
4. Lotta Love Left in Me
5. Hammer & Chisel
6. Can't Shake It
7. Headline Blues
8. Hell or High Water
9. My Love Ain't a Lie
10. Crazy One
11. The Will of Man