Putty In My Pocket

Blues shuffle with swung guitar, brushed snare, and walking bass; verse keeps it lean and conversational, pre-chorus tightens with call-and-response, chorus opens on a chantable hook and handclaps. Vocal is gritty and close-mic with rough doubles on key lines, a few moaned ad-libs, and short delay throws on the hook word. Texture lifts with harmonica fills, tape hiss, and a slide-guitar turn before the last chorus. Mix is warm, dusty, and front-porch intimate., blues