Lil’ Red & The Rooster Take The Blues For A Clever Spin

With “Mr. Saboteur (aka Do the Donut),” Lil’ Red & The Rooster serve up a delicious slice of retro blues with a knowing wink and a deep pocket groove.

This is a track that’s both slyly theatrical and musically tight, and it's full of grit, humor and soul.

Lil’ Red’s vocals are as confident as they are expressive, leading us through the emotional maze of self-sabotage with charm and a raised eyebrow.

The track’s central character - Mr. Saboteur - is brought to life with flair by Jeff Morrow (of Empire fame), who delivers his lines like a bluesy ghost from the subconscious, equal parts menace and mischief.

Sonically, the band is in the pocket. Pascal Fouquet’s guitar dances with ease, the rhythm section swings with confidence, and the arrangement builds like a well-rehearsed stage show. It’s cinematic, clever and irresistibly groovy.

But beneath its stylish polish lies a deeper message. “Mr. Saboteur” isn’t just a toe-tapper - it’s a reflection on the internal voices that hold us back. By giving that voice a name and a rhythm, Lil’ Red & The Rooster invite listeners to face it head-on… and maybe even dance it away.

This is storytelling blues at its sharpest: personal, playful and potent.

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