Continuing in the same vein as 1998's Move, the multitalented Lucky Peterson delivers some tasty, soul-flavored contemporary blues on this self-titled album. Like Move, Lucky Peterson has a strong 1970s vibe; maybe it's the Hammond organ or maybe it's the funk rhythm he uses to such great effect on "Deal with It" and "She's Giving Me the Blues." The soul comes to the forefront on the ballads, though, as on "Funny How Time Slips Away," "Ta' Ta' You," and especially on the sad, sweet "Ask Me Nothing 'Bout the Blues." This is the perfect autumn album, especially on those gray, cloudy mornings when you just want to stay in bed. Lucky Peterson won't make getting up any easier, but at least you'll know that somebody sympathizes. --Genevieve Williams