ELLIS & STUMPH’S NEWEST SINGLE “BLUES DOG” EMBRACES THE CAREFREE ATTITUDE OF MAN’S BEST FRIEND

Let’s face it—our dogs significantly improve our lives. They are unabashed free spirits, running as far as the wind takes them, occasionally getting into playful antics along the way. That’s how we should all be living life, such as the newest single by dynamic duo Ellis & Stumph suggests. “Blues Dog” harkens back to simpler times with less conflict and more connection, with the self just as much as others.

Of course, the “blues dog” in question is mostly metaphor, but there’s much truth behind of it. “He doesn’t wear a collar, and he’s never seen a vet,” he just minds his business, albeit a little rough around the edges, but his bark is worse than his bite because at the end of the day, that’s still your best friend!

This is some profound lyricism from a literary analyst’s perspective. Shrouded in the right amount of metaphor, Ellis & Stumph’s souful articulation matches the phenomenal instrumental perfectly well. That’s one of the best guitar solos I have heard in years; the technical guitar playing is nothing short of masterful, but that’s not the impressive part. Blues solos are a lasting challenge due to their theoretical complexities. Moreover, you have to feel what you play—which acts as no challenge for Ellis & Stumph.

Whether you’re a cat or dog person, you’ll certainly wind up an Ellis & Stumph person. Their classic sound matches that of musicians who have dedicated their life to the craft. “Blues Dog” shines in its technical prowess, but most importantly, the unbridled passion that drives Ellis & Stumph.