PHANTOM BLUES BAND "OUT OF THE SHADOWS" Source: Leicesterbangs.co.uk Date: 02/2007 Writer: Paul C.

The Phantom Blues Band are a seven-piece, five of whom played with Taj Mahal on the excellent live album, ‘Shoutin’ In Key’. The band members all have immaculate cv’s, going back many years. In fact they are all middle aged and comfortable, and it shows on this album. The vocals are shared by three different lead singers. Taj says this is a great record and it’s exciting to see these guys launch their own boat. Personally, I’m not sure. Without a leader, the band lacks identity. It’s not easy for a backing band to step out of the shadows and establish themselves as a force in their own right. Genesis might have managed it, but look what happened to The Glitter Band. www.phantombluesband.com