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Living Blues (October 2007)
"...from the first hard-rocking chorus of 'Late Night Saint', the opening number on disc one here, it's clear that guitarist/vocalist Nick Moss is going for broke on this one - full steam ahead, and damn the consequences.... the level of energy and commitment the principals bring to it should make it appealing to a wide spectrum of blues lovers, not just dyed-in-the-wool postwar purists."
Blues Revue (Dec/Jan 2008)
"Moss' music evokes classic Chicago in a way few contemorary artists achieve... an extra-long set with an encore that goes straight on 'til morning."
Modern Guitars (November 9, 2007) Read it online
"The title suits it admirably, because, especially for fans of this amplified delta sound, the title’s implied act is effortless. The 28 songs, over two hours of brilliant music, can be played repeatedly right into the next day. Take my word for it; I’ve done it.
The songs within Play It 'Til Tomorrow aren’t imitation by any means, or even just good takes on a genuine blues style. The music on these two CDs are the real deal. They’re driving, exciting, and electrifying tunes. Much of the album is groove oriented, a mesmerizing attribute powered by an energy that can only be described as magical, yet propelled by a dynamic rhythm section.
Midwest Record Recap (October 9, 2007)
" Quite frankly, who'd have ever thought this white boy from the Chicago suburbs would soak up the post war Chicago blues as well as he did? From a slew of personal bests, Moss and company check in with a twofer that showcases their well known electric side and gives insight on the second disc to their unplugged side. Not content to sit still on past glories, no matter how recent, Moss has solidified his chops to the point that he's ready to take on tomorrow and his new music reflects it. With a slick tip of the hat, he rounds up the son of Jimmy Reed's ace sidekick to slide in and you can see how a lot of stuff really does run in bloodlines. A thoroughly kick ass set that never fails to deliver the blues goods"
Music City Blues Society (October 30, 2007)
"The music on both these CD's is just plain great ensemble-style blues at its best. From the opening chug of 'Late Night Saint,' you KNOW this one is gonna rock right out of your speakers! Guest guitarist Eddie Taylor, Jr., was so enamored with this cut, he exclaimed that he could literally 'play it 'til tomorrow,' thus anointing the entire CD. Nick's guitar gets its mojo workin' like a freight train headin' south on 'You Make Me So Angry.' 'Too Many Miles' has a swampy, delta feel to it, fueled by Gerry Hundt on harp. 'Bad Avenue' is turned into an uptempo ride, vastly different from Koko Taylor's recent version, with its tales of unscrupulous folks out 'on the make!'
The second CD is different from anything ever released by Nick and the fellows. In the grand tradition of old-school Chicago players such as Bob Riedy and Johnny Young, disc two is predominantly an acoustic affair, which further allows these guys to strut their considerable stuff. 'It's Written In The Bible,' here presented in two versions, is perhaps the most unusual cut. Its 'alternate' version contains some killer National steel work from Nick, and, is a good dose of 'country blues.' Our favorite cut, tho, was the stirring duet version of 'I Shall Not Be Moved,' featuring Gerry Hundt on mandolin.
Nick Moss and the Flip Tops show why they are perennial favorites at the Blues Awards, not only with their many nominations, but their electrifying performances as well. Get a copy of Play It 'Til Tomorrow and we guarantee you will not be disappointed!!
BluesSource.com (October 30, 2007) Read it online
The first disc is a rocking, rollicking effort featuring the full band while the second is a stripped down, mostly acoustic, affair frequently featuring only Moss and Hundt. Of the four releases, disc one strays furthest from the traditional Chicago blues sound by leaving the harmonica in the box and featuring a broader, less cluttered sound. Tracks like Bad Avenue leave Chicago completely in favor of raw-boned Texas blues. Shuffles are the fare of the day here and allow the band to showcase its considerable chops. With two discs there is plenty of room to stretch out. Tend to your Business and Peculiar Feeling are Hound Dog Taylor style scorchers while Too Many Miles is a stomping slab of straight forward blues. The Rump Bump is an instrumental number that likely gets the dance floor doing just that. Disc two puts the band back in Chicago with plenty of slide guitar, harmonica and piano propelling the 14 tracks. While skipping the amped up roar of disc one, there is no lack of energy here as the band tears into songs like Wild Imagination with gusto. One listen and it is clear that Moss didn’t run out of chops while sitting in on the other releases by his label mates.
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