Toronzo Cannon is the most exciting bluesman to emerge from Chicago in decades, playing brawny, rock-inspired guitar and singing original, slice-of-life lyrics that speak to today’s listeners.The Preacher, The Politician Or The Pimp finds Toronzo advancing his modern day blues vision, with 12 distinctive new songs that skillfully blend witty, “ain’t it the truth” anthems with searing topical observations. Through it all, Toronzo burns on guitar and brings his lyrics to life with spirited, soul-drenched singing.

• 1. Get Together or Get Apart
• 2. The Preacher, the Politician or the Pimp
• 3. The Chicago Way
• 4. Insurance
• 5. Stop Me When I'm Lying
• 6. She Loved Me (Again)
• 7. The Silence of My Friends
• 8. The First 24
• 9. That's What I Love About 'Cha
• 10. Ordinary Woman
• 11. Let Me Lay My Love On You
• 12. I'm Not Scared