Review: Steve Miller Band's "No More Doggin'" Showcases Blues Guitar Mastery
More crust than filling. Mostly air.
Summary
This article reviews Steve Miller Band's song "No More Doggin'" from the 2011 album *Let Your Hair Down*, recorded at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch. It highlights Miller's return to Chicago blues roots, praising his guitar work on covers of classics by Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and Willie Dixon. The piece notes Miller sounds different from his 1970s FM radio style but remains smooth and skilled.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMiller's in fine voice, but more importantly he's also in great guitar form
tracks such as Robert Johnson's 'Sweet Home Chicago,' Muddy Waters' 'Can't Be Satisfied' and Willie Dixon's 'Pretty Thing' and 'Love the Life I Live' all benefit from Miller's expert guitar-work and stewardship
Miller is nowhere near his '70s FM radio-staple self. He's still smoother than most
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