Make It Rain by Michael Burks - Uhune

ALBUM

After nearly 20 years as a performer, Michael Burks finally issued this debut disc, and his years of practical blues experience are evident on every track. While some of the guitar pyrotechnics may be more technique than substance, it cannot be denied that this fellow can tear up his ax. He sets the stakes on the muscular opener, "Hit the Ground Running," and maintains the intensity level through moodier tunes like "Beggin' Business." While his vocals are not stellar, he has a rich, gritty quality to his singing that is nicely matched to his guitar playing.
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1. Hit The Ground Running

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: (payne); Composer
Lyricist: (payne); Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Mcps C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Mcps C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Mcps C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

2. Got A Way With Women

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Anderson; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production
Chicago: Skitchum Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Skitchum Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Skitchum Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Skitchum Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other

3. Beggin' Business

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Haddix; Composer
Lyricist: Haddix; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production
Bedford: Haddix Publ. C/o Wann-sonn Records; Other
Music Publisher: Haddix Publ. C/o Wann-sonn Records; Other
O H 44146: Haddix Publ. C/o Wann-sonn Records; Other
P O Box 46685: Haddix Publ. C/o Wann-sonn Records; Other

4. What Can A Man Do?

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Zetterburg; Composer
Lyricist: Zetterburg; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production
1875 Century Park East #850: Rat Fink A Boo-boo Music C/o Gerald B. Weiner; Other
Los: Rat Fink A Boo-boo Music C/o Gerald B. Weiner; Other
Music Publisher: Rat Fink A Boo-boo Music C/o Gerald B. Weiner; Other

5. Mean Old Lady

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Newell; Composer
Lyricist: Newell; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production
Music Publisher: Partisan Music/songs Of Universal C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

6. Everybody's Got Their Hand Out

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Burks
Hahn; Composer
Lyricist: Burks
Hahn; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production
12 W. 72nd St.: Avarice & Greed Publ.; Other
Apt. 21: Avarice & Greed Publ.; Other
Music Publisher: Avarice & Greed Publ.; Other
N Y 10023: Avarice & Greed Publ.; Other
New York: Avarice & Greed Publ.; Other

7. Thank God For Fools

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Anderson; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production
Chicago: Skitchum Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Skitchum Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Skitchum Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Skitchum Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other

8. Make It Rain

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Russell; Composer
Lyricist: Russell; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production
Music Publisher: Fred James Music; Other
Nashville: Fred James Music; Other
P O Box 68096: Fred James Music; Other
T N 37206: Fred James Music; Other

9. Heartless

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Wood Austin; Composer
Lyricist: Wood Austin; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production

10. Don't Let It Be A Dream

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Burks; Composer
Lyricist: Burks; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production

11. Pack It Up

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Beadle
Carthy
Chandler
Davies
Eve
Gregory
Harper; Composer
Lyricist: Beadle
Carthy
Chandler
Davies
Eve
Gregory
Harper; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production
4th Floor: C Minor Music C/o Copyright Management; Other
Inc. 1625 Broadway: C Minor Music C/o Copyright Management; Other
Music Publisher: C Minor Music C/o Copyright Management; Other
Nashville: C Minor Music C/o Copyright Management; Other

12. Voodoo Spell

by Michael Burks

Primary Artist: Michael Burks; Main Performer
Composer: Burks; Composer
Lyricist: Burks; Composer
Artist: Michael Burks; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

56 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Blues, Contemporary Blues, Electric Blues, Rock, Blues-Rock, Modern Blues

Label

Alligator Records

Music Distribution Service

Alligator Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 17, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

14551487821