Carolina Confessions (CD)
The Marcus King Band
Amoeba Review
Marcus King focuses more on songwriting for his band's new record, Carolina Confessions, but still delivers those blistering blues-rock guitar solos he's become known for. There's plenty of variation here: “Welcome 'Round Here” stands out for its satisfyingly gritty Southern rock take on guilt; “Where I'm Headed” skews more folky and adds a gospel flavor to its chorus, while “Homesick” brings funk and soul to the table, with King's textured voice tying it all together. A plus: Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys chipped in to co-write “How Long.”