I’ve had this title sitting around for a while now. The time came to do something about it. So here’s a little rhumba blues…



RealDrums in song: BluesRockSlowEv^4-a:Snare , b:Snare, HiHat

RealDrums in song: BossaBrushesPerc^2-a,b:Congas, No Kit
Royalty Free Loops


Recorded in Logic Pro X
Plug Ins : Nectar 2, Neutron 2, Ozone 8, Tonal Balance, Waves LinMB, Waves, L3-LL Multi Limiter, Scuffam Amps S-Gear, Waves Vocal Rider, Waves Bass Rider


Vocals, Electric Guitar, Tom Adams



https://soundcloud.com/tommyad/cold-front


https://tommyadamsmusic.com/track/2435619/cold-front






Cold Front


It seems a little cool in here

And I know that look

There’s no mystery to it anymore

I can read you like a book

Don’t you go and cry to me

Don’t sing me your sad song

better grab another blanket baby

There’s a cold front coming on


You haven’t said a word all day

Itching for a fight

Then off to bed without a word

Or a kiss goodnight

Made sure the house was closed up tight

Then all the sudden you’re gone

better grab another blanket baby

There’s a cold front coming on


©2020 Thomas Adams

Hey Tommy. What a powerful tune. Sounds a touch like the Eagles.
I really enjoyed this. Rob4580

I got a Latin vibe. Kinda like santana.

Another good one

Love the rhumba blues!

Big and bold!

Nice job on the vocals.
Tele sounds sweet!

moto

Tom ...

You always post some of the best cuts on the forum.

Sounds like you and I knew the same woman some years ago! Think I might have dated her when I lived in San Antonio! I agree with the previous comments about the eagles and Santana. I get the feel of Glenn Fry sat in with Carlos Santana's band. I'd pay to see that concert! And I'd pay to hear you in concert, too!

This song is so cool but yet hot - at the same time. Love your Tele licks and the raw passion and power in your vocal. Yeah ... sweet!

Best to you. Take care ...

Alan

Thanks much Rob! It’s interesting to me to hear what influences people hear in these songs. They are almost always unintentional but subconsciously show up in the final product. There is little doubt that I am a huge fan of the Eagles, Tom

Perfect execution of the style, and a fine performance, too!
Really liked the "grab a blanket" and "cold front" imagery!
Great work!

Hi tommyad,

The lead guitar is well done and the sound is excellent. The tone of the voice is excellent. I also appreciated the arrangement with the ozone products. I know less about waves products but which give very good results on your voice. Well done.

Kindly regards
Take care of yourself

Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash

Tom,
I like the edge your lyrics, vocal and especially lead guitar gives to the latin beat.
Very good!

Robert

Man this sounds good Tom! You always present some of the best stuff here! Love the venture into a little bit different genre for you! BTW that guitar is smokin! Is it the Tele? I just picked up one of the new ultra series this week...first one and looking forward to working with it! Take care, T

GREAT SONG! I got the Santana vibe also. Super chops man. Loved the vocal, mix, and groove.

Definitely the Santana thing goin on here. Glad you enjoyed it,Tom

Cap’n, I have always liked the feel of the rhumba groove. Electric blues has a history of using this beat. Thanks for the nice comments,Tom

Great guitar and singing, liked the cold front conceit, top notch work!

Tom

Lovely work - superb guitar playing throughout, great tone and excellent choice of notes.

To top it off a wonderful vocal.

Excellent.

Peter

Hi Tommy,

awesome song ! love the way you combine the influences of the big ones (Santama, Eagles) and come up with a very,very strong song. Great vocals, marvelous axe job.

A treat !

All the best,

Stefan

Hi, Tommy. Does is seem like your guitar plays itself when you wrap your fingers around its neck? You have trained it so well. Man, you have great tone and taste. The vocal is top-notch also. I like the sultry feel of this, and you present it so well. I have pages of titles of songs not yet written.

Love blues with a rhumba beat! You don't hear it that often these days.

Tom, man, I could listen to you all day! Just love your playing.

You have the perfect voice for this type of material too.

Just an excellent song, enjoyed every note

Tom...

WHOA! LOVE that opening!! Hot playing...

Great sound throughout. Very cool organ! An infectious rhythm in those guitars. Hot solo.

Good write.
"You haven’t said a word all day
Itching for a fight
Then off to bed without a word
Or a kiss goodnight"

...excellent.

Great mix (as always). A great listen. Hot.

fj

Hi, Tommy !


One of your absolute best
for sure ! Wonderful playing
and singing exactly as I
knew it would before listening !
The cold front is here now
and I don´t mind because
I need to burn some branches
from trees taken down last summer !
...and as my barn is snowclad
the fire won´t burn it down when
you do it during high winter !
I enjoyed this tune truly much !

Stay Safe and Take Care, Tom !

Cheers
Dani

Hi Tommy great blend of real tracks and vocal and guitar chops loved it well done Eric

Loved the intro. I got an eagles vibe as well. Awesome guitar Tommy. Super vocal . Well done

Sizzling and edgy. Bravo!!! (and yes, shades of Santana here and there, but the sound is all you. Well done!)

Thank you Alan, your comments are always so thoughtful. I’ve been to Tx many times but never to San Antonio. I’m glad you liked it, Tom

Tom,
Excellent combination of styles. Latin flavor took this to another level. Ace guitar playing, sharp vocals and cool lyrics. Perfect recipe. Enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Hi Tom
Another cracking good song. Great vocal and guitar. And a lyric that rings true. I think most of us would have experience a cold front at some point (and might even have delivered one).
Regards,
Leon

Tommy,

Your tunes are always so well put together . . . crisp, clean and engaging right from the first note. Love the lyrics and the hook kills (great alliteration in that penultimate line)! Solo slays. Very impressive outing.

My humble regards,

Deej

Thanks! I appreciate it, Tom

Thanks for stopping by and giving it a spin, Tom

The Latin flavour works really well with that arrangement.
It's a loud mix but that's fine - it suits it well.
Terrific vocal and guitar performances.
I did note, very early on, an ESS going a bit haywire but it didn't recur so I assume it was a oncer.
Excellent.

Thanks Robert. I appreciate your comments,Tom Hey Torrey my Tele is a FSR Baja with custom shop pickups and the S-1 switching system. The 4 way switch gives a huge amount of tones. Also the Scuffham S-Gear amp sim is the best I’ve found. Thank you for your kind words and I will be looking forward to hearing it. I’ve been a Tele man since I was a teenager. Tom

Bob Seger meets Carlos Santana ... but ultimately all Tommyad!

Man, that Tele is SMOKING.

Great vocal and a killer lyric. You have a way of taking a common
love lost theme and presenting it in a fresh way -- quite the gift we say.

And as always the mix is a clinic in how to make it all work, i.e., the soundstage is perfect.

Worthy of many listens!

J&B

Thanks Mario, Tom

Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment,Tom Thanks Peter. Glad you liked it,Tom

Nice song with a good vocal. The lyrics are well-written... reminded me of some sad moments in my own life.

Thank you for sharing!
Will

Good song. Great hook line. Excellent guitar playing. Good use of the band too.

Love seeing you hanging around more often these days Tommy!!! Love the vibe of this song.....dark and gritty!!! Awesome guitar work and great vocal (sounds like you used a bit of distortion or saturation?). Another great tune!!! Take care. Greg

So good, Tommy. Guitar and vocal sound professional. I am a little envious of you lead guitar players; I've never developed that ability.

Awesome sound all around.

Peter, I thank you for your wonderful review,Tom

Stefan, thanks for the very nice comments,Tom Marty, thanks for giving a listen. I appreciate your observations,Tom

Thanks Dave. I was hoping you would like it,Tom

floyd, your comments are always appreciated. I listen very closely to what you have to say. Thanks, Tom

well, I was getting ready to say it reminded me of a mix of the Eagles and Santana, but the first two comments beat me to the punch. So, just to be ornery, I said it anyway.

Been away a long time, but when I do return for a listen, I never leave without finding something you've posted. You never disappoint. You have the gift that only comes from time spent in front of live audiences. All of your songs are home runs. I especially appreciate the fact that you play on most if not all of them.

I used to make an effort to comment in great detail about what I had just heard, but in your case, I found myself saying "wow that was awesome" so much that I guess I stopped listening analytically and just started listening for pleasure.

I've been in a bluesy mood lately, so this song really hit the mark for me. Thanks for posting. Good stuff.

Dani, thanks for stopping by,Tom

Thanks Eric, I appreciate it, Tom Scott, I’m glad you liked it,Tom

Thanks for the nice review,Tom Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment,Tom

Thank you Leon. I always enjoy hearing what you have to say,Tom Thanks for all that. I appreciate it,Tom Ray I’m glad you liked it, Tom

Really like this song! Great vocals and guitar on top of a good choice of real tracks.

Thanks Bud & Janice. It’s always great to hear your comments,Tom

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to listen,Tom

Thanks for the nice comments,Tom Greg, l think I just pushed the vocal a little harder than usual. Thanks for the very kind review,Tom Thank you for giving it a spin and taking the time to comment,Tom

Thanks Pat. I’m glad you’re back. I always look forward to your comments, Tom Thank you. I’m glad you liked it, Tom