The title is misleading: the Dutchman has nothing in mind with the railroad or the Hobos of the US economic crisis. He is a blues fan, and one of his most beautiful recordings: with choir-singers from Zimbabwe, with a natural sound that is very well received without any technical effects, and haunting songs, he pays tribute to an original blues understanding. Produced in the South of Styria! Stereoplay  Edition 5/2007

This audiophile vinyl LP is perfect for both ambitious high fidelity music reproduction and the discerning music lover!

They call him the Eurobluesman, and he's one of the few Europeans to make a very convincing fist of the blues. At it for many years, he's recorded an excellent catalog of material, and this is no exception. There's plenty of space here, which is something that suits his very relaxed style, so laid-back that at times it seems as if he couldn't be more at home. But when you consider that one of his inspirations must be J.J. Cale, that's perhaps not too surprising. A deft instrumentalist, playing guitar, mandolin, harmonica, banjo, and mandoguitar, he uses the instruments sparingly and well, allowing his lovely, warm voice to dominate. There's backing, of course, but the arrangements are happily spare, and the African backing singers add a touch that's not so much exotic as just right, but remarkably more redolent of South Africa than the homes of the blues in West Africa. But never mind, it fits, just like everything on this very satisfying disc.

1 Slow train
2 Katrina
3 God created the world
4 Thula mama – Oh mother don’t you weep
5 Love you baby
6 Old man trouble
7 Leaving at daybreak
8 May the road
9 Run on for a long time
10 When Luther played the blues big shot