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Eddie 9V’s album Little Black Flies is a distinctive and energetic blend of blues and soul , captured in a raw and authentic live studio setting. Born in Atlanta, Eddie 9V is known for infusing his music with an old-school spirit, drawing heavily from classic blues traditions while adding a modern touch that keeps the sound fresh and captivating. With its direct, live-recorded approach, the album aims to recreate the atmosphere of a real blues club – complete with studio banter and the clink of bottles – bridging the gap between past and present, spontaneity and precision.Released in 2021, Little Black Flies is the artist’s second LP and was recorded live at Atlanta’s Echo Deco Studios. The decision to shun overdubs gives the album a rich immediacy, allowing listeners to experience the band’s chemistry as if witnessing them in person. The production, overseen by Eddie’s brother Lane Kelly, deliberately preserves imperfections, laughter, and camaraderie, staying true to the spontaneous nature of classic blues and soul records. This approach not only highlights Eddie 9V’s distinctive and emotive voice but also spotlights the talent of his supporting musicians, each contributing to the vibrant ensemble feel that permeates the record.Little Black Flies showcases a variety of themes and moods through its tracklist, which mixes heartfelt originals and homages to blues legends. The title track, 'Little Black Flies,' stands out with its soulful sound and poignant storytelling. It opens the album with vivid lyrics that explore troubled love and domestic hardship, delivered through expressive vocals and a classic soul arrangement. '3 AM in Chicago' follows, merging old-time soul with contemporary social commentary; it features haunting background vocals and a rhythm reminiscent of the greats, using the city as a canvas for meditations on inequality. Another memorable inclusion is 'Columbus Zoo Blues,' a slow-burning traditional blues that offers both humor and melancholy as it reflects on the conditions faced by animals, all conveyed with Eddie’s almost spoken-word delivery.The album transitions fluidly between soulful ballads and upbeat blues jams, such as 'Dog Me Around,' which channels the spirit of Howlin’ Wolf, and 'She Got Some Money,' a nod to Elmore James’s influential style. Tracks like 'Reach Into Your Heart' bring a splash of funk and modern soul, while 'Back On My Feet' pays tribute to foundational blues greats. The closing track is a cover of Muddy Waters, further cementing Eddie 9V’s reverence for blues history.Presented as an LP in a Coloured Edition , Little Black Flies is more than a collection of songs—it’s an immersive, lively celebration of blues and soul’s enduring power, filtered through the lens of a young musician who respectfully honors tradition while confidently forging his own path. The spontaneous, unfiltered recording process delivers a raw listening experience, with each track unfolding as a testament to both the genre’s roots and Eddie 9V’s dynamic artistry.
