A.L. James & Spare Change – Alligator Stew

"Fluid guitar lines through a funky set that swings. A tasty stew on which James, his band and guests are all on fire". -PJ Klemp. So true, and is this band ever tight! These central New Jersey natives have really come together. With two guitars, bass and drums augmented by keyboards and sax, the sound is full and crisp. Check out "Sugar Sweet", "Mr. Boogs", "Alligator Stew" and "Heat Of the Night". A.L. has been turning it out for over 20 years and Dave Sweet on bass toured with Little Mike & the Tornadoes. These vets have it finely tuned, while the sound stays nice and plump. Everyone at this end enjoys this CD immensely.

Track Listing:
1. Stop Messin' Around – 3:42   2. My Girl Pearl – 3:16   3. Sugar Sweet – 4:29   4. Someone To Love – 4:18   5. New Orleans – 2:25   6. Alligator Stew – 4:12   7. Standin' Out In The Rain – 4:06   8. Heat of The Night – 3:51   9. Mr. Boogs – 4:35   10. Little Blue Volkswagon – 3:38   11. Never Be The Same – 3:07   12. Satisfaction Guaranteed – 4:28   13. Get On Outta Here – 4:07   14. Change – 2:33

Personnel:
A.L. James (guitar, vocals) , Wil Hercek (guitar, vocals) , Eric T. (bass) , Dave Sweet (drums, percussion, backing vocals) , Ja Moon (keyboards) , Ken Fink (sax) , John Winnicki (rhythm guitar on 9) , Luke Winnicki (intro vocal on 9)