ARTIST: Tommy Castro
TITLE: Painkiller
LABEL: Blind Pig
GENRE: Blues
BITRATE: 222 kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 48min total
RELEASE DATE: 2007-01-30
RIP DATE: 2007-01-19

Track List

01. Love Don't Care                 3:47
02. I'm Not Broken                  3:45
03. Painkiller                      3:49
04. Big Sister's Radio              4:14
05. A Good Fool Is Hard To Find     4:40
06. Err On The Side Of Love         3:45
07. I Roll When I Rock              3:36
08. If You Believe (In What You     4:43
Do)
09. It's That Time Again            4:13
10. Goin' Down South                3:40
11. Lonesome And Then Some          4:44
12. It Ain't Easy Bein' Me          3:06

Release Notes:

Tommy Castro is one of the most popular and creative roots artists to
emerge in recent years. On his newest CD, Painkiller, Castro teamed up
with producer John Porter, renowned for his work with a Who’s Who list
of artists such as Los Lonely Boys, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Santana, B.B.
King, Elvis Costello, and Buddy Guy. Said Castro, "When I started
looking for a producer, I realized that John had produced some of my
favorite records of the last ten years. After working with him in the
studio, I understand now why that is. With John, everything just seems
to be right, all the parts work and flow together."

Everything indeed just seems right on Painkiller. With the Tommy
Castro Band (rhythm mainstay Randy McDonald on bass, saxophonist
extraordinaire Keith Crossan, and drummer Chris Sandoval) - anchoring
the sessions, Porter has fashioned a most tasteful album from the many
talented parts of Castro’s patented rock ‘n’ soul music. Special
guests Coco Montoya, Angela Strehli, David Maxwell, and Teresa James
join in the fun.

Tommy Castro and his brilliant band have captured a hold on legions of
fans and critics alike around the world with their mesmerizing blend
of rock, blues and Memphis soul. On Painkiller, with style and soul,
they continue to explore the boundaries of American roots music.