Boogie Stuff - Have Mercy (2004)

Founded in 1989, BOOGIE STUFF long since an essential part of the German Rockand Blues scene, is going stronger than ever. Over the years Tolks, Schulten and Forrester established themselves by playing "High Octane Boogie" in a hard driving Texan tradition. Tours in the USA, and a continuous list of references as an opening act for international bands like Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, or Climax Blues Band, have earned them a reputation as a full force live-act. Their unadorned and solid full speed rock catapulted BOOGIE STUFF into the upper league of Blues Rock bands.

After debuting with "Rockin' the Blues" which was followed by "...still rough 'n wild", their new release "HAVE MERCY" is certainly their most elaborate album up to date. From hit potential and grooving mid tempo numbers as "Long Way To Memphis" and ballad arrangements such as Philip Lynott's "Don't Believe A Word" to high energy live tracks featuring Jimmy Carl Black - the drummer of Frank Zappa's original Mothers of Invention - as guest singer, "HAVE MERCY" offers everything to quicken the heartbeat of every Blues- and Southern Rock lover. The international music press received "Have Mercy" with only rave reviews and the album was conceived as quantum leap in the career of BOOGIE STUFF...

BluesNews/Germany: BOOGIE STUFF - from Blues to heavy current Boogie! Their new CD "HAVE MERCY" is proof that they do deserve great attention and their look leaves no doubt: "Southern Bavaria's Heavy Duty Blues Rockers" deliver the real stuff! More over, BOOGIE STUFF stands for a pleasant and charismatic down to earth band, being self-critical combined with a great portion of good humor.

HardRock Today/Norway: ... I must say I'm impressed. Usually I don't listen much to Blues but BOOGIE STUFF manages to get my attention with their style. They mix Blues and Boogie with Hard Rock and it sounds great! The band has been around for many years, something that comes forward when you listen to their music...

Glory Daze/New Zealand: ... how three guys can create such mayhem in true southern tradtion without the need for a trio lead guitarists a la Molly Hatched, The Outlaws or the Henry Paul Band is amusing and fascinating indeed! Let's be clear: what BOOGIE STUFF do they do damn well, lot's of energy and a big sound for a trio!

Metal Heart/Germany: ... professional skill mixed with the authentic sound of Southern Rock and enthusiastic performance. On a very high level this album guarantees best craftsmanship and leaves no doubt on the infectious quality of the band.

Rockspirit/Austria: ... it is simply great to see how this band leads their audience to a boiling point with their merciless groove. Far away from national titles they smell of the international Blues Rock champions league!!! One should not try to analyze why this band is so convincing - they've just got what it takes: Charisma!

BluesRockers/USA: Fronted by their most excellent guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Horst "the commander" Tolks, Boogie Stuff is a hard driving power trio featuring the scorching riffs of Tolks combined with the world class growl of Boogie Stuff bassist Holly Schulten and the splendid heavy drumming of Fred Forrester. Studio or live, Tolks has become one of my favorite guitarists with his distortion heavy rhythm and blistering lead work, all tastefully flavored by some very nasty tone!