Check out this sweet review from France, Zicazine Magazine of the new Babaux and The Peacemakers Album!

"Born in the mountains of Colorado, Babaux & The Peacemakers embody a mature and vibrant vision of contemporary roots-rock. The band is led by Cristian Basso, aka Babaux, a singer, songwriter, and dobro and resonator guitar player who is no stranger to the genre, having played bass for legends like Bo Diddley, Leo Nocentelli of the Meters, and Papa Mali, and co-wrote the acclaimed album “Gulf Coast Highway” with Eric Lindell. 

Around him gravitate three seasoned musicians: Eric Martinez on lead guitar, Mike Davidov on bass, and Jake Herman on drums. Together, they form a tight-knit quartet, able to navigate with ease the murky waters of blues, the twists and turns of Southern rock, and the serene shores of Americana. Their music is a winding road, lined with memories and soundscapes that evoke everything from the bayou to Laurel Canyon. Babaux introduces the 12-string guitar, enriching their palette with an acoustic texture reminiscent of the 70s without ever sinking into nostalgia. 

Each song is an organic collision between the band's individual talents, an alchemy that produces a unique and timeless musical imprint. The combo's third album, "Keep Both Hands On The Wheel," is a roots-rock journey of around thirty minutes, as solid as it is inspired. It's their first release on Guitar One Records, and it marks a decisive step in their journey. 

From the first track, "Steal Your Love," the tone is set: Southern riffs, a thick groove, and a voice that seems to have been sculpted from granite and tobacco. Babaux never forces his gravelly vocals; he lets them flow, like an old whiskey on a tongue of fire. We think of the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, but not the hits, but rather the hidden gems, the B-sides that true fans cherish. The track "Hardly Living" crystallizes the soul of the album. The rhythm section carves a deep groove, over which Babaux lays a vocal performance that is both loose and poignant. It's the kind of song that grabs you by the collar and whispers truths you weren't ready to hear. But it's "Take The Hand Given" that hits hardest. Three minutes of raw grace, where the band plays with dynamics like a tightrope walker between solidity and fluidity. It's a lesson in restraint and conviction, a song that exudes patience and authenticity. 

Heading off in search of absolute truth, Babaux & The Peacemakers succeed where so many others fail and manage to be recognizable among thousands. They don't play blues, rock, or Americana, they play Babaux & The Peacemakers. And in fact, that's exactly what we ask of them!"