Eric Street Band – The Route to The Blues (2009)

The Route to The Blues (2009) is the first studio album by the Eric Street Band. Led by vocalist Dennis Siggery and guitarist Neil Sadler, the record features nine tracks of gritty, contemporary blues-rock with a runtime of approximately 51 minutes
The lyrics draw heavily from life experiences and social commentary. Topics include relationships, drug addiction ("The Habit", "Sweet Cocaine"), the global financial crisis ("Mr Fat Cat"), and a critique of modern television ("The Reality Show").
While rooted in blues, the album leans into a mainstream, blues-rock position. Reviews describe the sound as slow to medium-paced with "earthy vibrato" vocals often compared to Roger Chapman.