"...but instead of trying to recreate old hits from the library of blues classics, BluesCulture tinker around with the riffs, chop up the melodies, change the beats, put it back together again and turn it into something all of their own." Bluesnews

"Absolutely stripped down and raw minimalist mix of roots, rock and blues, which inits best moments generates a truly archaic voodoo sound, pulsating with hypnotic melodies and loop-like grooves. A consistently great sounding record which breathes new life into the blues through the integration of different stylistic elements, a fresh cell cure with traditional means."
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"Outstanding new album from Hamburg's "elder statesman of the blues"! Ably supported by percussionist Martin Rottger and harmonica ace Steve Baker, Abi delivers absolutely up-to-the-minute sounds which have more in common with Oxford, Mississippi than the urbane north German metropolis. Quite simply, this CD is happening! It grooves, rocks and moans and Abi sounds totally convincing. His vocals are mature and authentic, his guitar playing unmistakeably original and his short solos right on the money. Steve is a master of  fat sound and tasty licks, the finest harp player in Europe. Together with Abi's bass lines, Martin's percussion lays the foundations of the sound and makes this trio sound like a full band. One of the greatest blues albums ever recorded in Germany, a must!" Might well become album of the year in this country.      Crosscut Records

"Their unique fusion of guitar, harmonica and percussion makes this album a real musical gem. BluesCulture conjure one blues pearl after another from their treasure trove. With the eponymous CD "Blues Culture", Abi Wallenstein, Steve Baker and Martin Rottger serve up a three star gourmet menu which melts in the mouth and is worth taking the time to enjoy at leisure." Backstage NDZ

"BluesCulture have enormous drive and surprise the listener again and again with songs that swing, rock and flow right past the usual hackneyed blues clichés. The album "Blues Culture" is a real eye-opener. Abi's vocals are intense and moving and he has a fantastic feel for minimalist, dirty but extremely musical guitar. Unbelievable! He is brilliantly supported by Martin Rottger, who is clearly on top form and provides an impressive demonstration of the range of rhythms and sounds you can conjure out of a cajon.  This trio has succeeded in producing a real masterpiece!" Stix Magazin

"Unconditionally recommended!" Concerto Vienna