Sometimes you come across a CD without meaning to. It just weasels its way into your life without invite or warning. Ike Reilly’s Salesmen & Racists sneaked onto my desk while I was working in college radio and collected dust while I was busy listening to the self-titled New Found Glory disc. Once I got around to it I was immediately hooked. Reilly had been at it a long time when “Salesmen” came out, even taking a 9-year sabbatical from music to work as a hotel doorman and a cemetery worker. He caught some critical acclaim with “Salesmen” and has been hanging around ever since. Between his self-titled stuff and his work with The Assassination Ike has given those of us who like hard luck songs about life and booze plenty to listen to.
Hip-Hop Thighs #17 – What? The title didn’t grab your attention? Give it a listen and see if you don’t end up singing it later in the day.
The Boat Song (We’re Getting Loaded) – Did I mention Ike likes to write songs about drinking? Did I also mention tat I like to listen to songs about drinking? We are a match made in heaven.
I Will Let You Down – Did I mention Ike likes to write hard luck songs? Did I also mention… you get the point.
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