Fall City Kings – King Size (1998) – CD
Genre: Blues
Styles: Electric Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Boogie-Woogie
Format: CD
Label: Self-Released
King Size is a ten-track independent release from the Fall City Kings, a blues band from Framingham, Massachusetts, fronted by singer and songwriter Kevin Mack. Released in 1998, the album combines postwar blues influences with early rhythm and blues, boogie-woogie and touches of soul and funk. (worcesterphoenix.com)
A contemporary review in The Worcester Phoenix highlighted the band’s raw approach and Mack’s distinctive vocals and original compositions. The review identified influences from Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Muddy Waters and Bo Diddley, placing the album within the blues tradition while noting its updated sound. (worcesterphoenix.com)
For listeners exploring independent blues recordings and the Massachusetts music scene of the late 1990s, King Size offers a lesser-known regional release with roots in classic American blues and R&B. Its illustrated cover adds a distinctive visual identity to this Fall City Kings CD.
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