You would never guess from
Kenny Wayne Shepherd's fiery playing that the guitarist is still only in his teens. On his debut,
Ledbetter Heights,
Shepherd burns through a set of rather generic blues-rock ravers that are made special by his exceptional technique. It may still be a while before he says something original, but he plays with style, energy, and dedication, which is more than enough for a debut album. ~ Thom Owens