Popa Chubby's major-label debut album is an inspiring set of energetic, gut-bucket blues-rock, filled with exceptional playing.
Chubby has soul, even if he doesn't quite cut it as a songwriter; there aren't many songs that are inventive or memorable.
But as an instrumental workout, Booty and the Beast is terrific.
Using the blues as a basic foundation, Popa Chubby spins off into new directions, incorporating bits of rock and jazz to his forceful playing.
His guitar playing is what makes the album a promising debut.