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The first studio album in five years from the band finds them for the most part, having a rocking good time and placing an emphasis on the boogie-woogie end of the blues. Instrumentally and vocally they keep getting better and better, with pianist Ann Rabson a particular standout for her vibrant keyboard work. While they live up to their image of empowered, strong women, evident in "Ain't Gonna Hush," "It Takes a Mighty Good Man," and the lovely, if not very bluesy, "Unlove You," it's obvious from songs like "Let the Gin Do the Talking," "Prop Me up Beside the Jukebox," and the almost bawdy "Footprints on the Ceiling" that they also enjoy a good time. In fact, these lighter songs, whether covers or band originals, are what works best, keeping the foot tapping and a smile on the face -- "Coffee Flavored Kisses," with its elaborate doo wop backing vocal arrangement, is a prime example. When they turn more serious, the songs simply don't work as well. Gayle Adegbalola's "Blues for Sharon Bottoms" is heartfelt, and torn straight form the news, but it's musically and lyrically awkward, which detracts from the power it needs to hit home. And her "Happy Birthday to Me," which is probably meant to be tongue-in-cheek, ends up coming across as a hefty dose of self-pity. Those two aside, it's hard to find anything to criticize in this release, which has been far too long coming. As a trio they go from strength to strength, and even if their original focus has changed from vintage blues, they still do what they do very well indeed, and show that women of a certain age can have a home in the music.
© Chris Nickson /TiVo
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2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Wade, Composer, Lyricist - Fleming, Composer, Lyricist - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Kight, Composer, Lyricist - Georgia Songbird Music, PO Box 13473, E. Dublin, GA 31027, MusicPublisher - Richard Fleming Music, 4720 Abbay Dr., Nashville, TN 37211, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Adegbalola, Composer, Lyricist - Hot Toddy Music, Box 7142, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Stephens, Composer, Lyricist - Ryan, Composer, Lyricist - Fleming, Composer, Lyricist - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Kight, Composer, Lyricist - Air Deluxe Publishing c/o Harry Fox Agency, 711 3rd Ave. NY, NY 10017, MusicPublisher - Georgia Songbird Music, Box 13473 E. Dublin, GA 31027, MusicPublisher - Kight Flying Music, Box 13473, E. Dublin, GA 31027, MusicPublisher - Nitelife Charlie Music, 742 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville, TN 37203, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Rabson, Composer, Lyricist - Rabelle Music, Box 167, Hartwood, VA 22471, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Adegbalola, Composer, Lyricist - Hot Toddy Music, Box 7142, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Rabson, Composer, Lyricist - Rabelle Music, Box 167, Hartwood, VA 22471, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Ward, Composer, Lyricist - Bailey, Composer, Lyricist - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Malaco Music c/o Peermusic, 5358 Melrose Ave., Stuie 400, LA CA 90038, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Barnes, Composer, Lyricist - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Christine A. Reid dba Hey Boo Productions, 3604-C Queen Mary Ct., Richmond, VA 23223, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Horner, Composer, Lyricist - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Kight, Composer, Lyricist - Georgia Songbird Music, PO Box 13473, E. Dublin, GA 31027, MusicPublisher - Kight Flying Music, Box 13473, E. Dublin, GA 31027, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Phillips, Composer, Lyricist - Blaylock, Composer, Lyricist - Perdew, Composer, Lyricist - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Dreamworks Songs, c/o Harry Fox Agency, 711 3rd Ave. NY, NY 10017, MusicPublisher - EMI/Full Keel, MusicPublisher - Songs Of Dreamworks, MusicPublisher - EMI/Longitude, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Tanner, Composer, Lyricist - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Bikales, Composer, Lyricist - Reckless Rex Music, 28764 Faircrest Way, Escondido, CA 92026, MusicPublisher - Yik Yak Music obo Libido Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Adegbalola, Composer, Lyricist - Hot Toddy Music, Box 7142, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Turmes, Composer, Lyricist - Tight Shoes Music c/o Bug Music c/o Harry Fox Agency, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, MainArtist - Adegbalola, Composer, Lyricist - Hot Toddy Music, Box 7142, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, MusicPublisher
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
Album review
The first studio album in five years from the band finds them for the most part, having a rocking good time and placing an emphasis on the boogie-woogie end of the blues. Instrumentally and vocally they keep getting better and better, with pianist Ann Rabson a particular standout for her vibrant keyboard work. While they live up to their image of empowered, strong women, evident in "Ain't Gonna Hush," "It Takes a Mighty Good Man," and the lovely, if not very bluesy, "Unlove You," it's obvious from songs like "Let the Gin Do the Talking," "Prop Me up Beside the Jukebox," and the almost bawdy "Footprints on the Ceiling" that they also enjoy a good time. In fact, these lighter songs, whether covers or band originals, are what works best, keeping the foot tapping and a smile on the face -- "Coffee Flavored Kisses," with its elaborate doo wop backing vocal arrangement, is a prime example. When they turn more serious, the songs simply don't work as well. Gayle Adegbalola's "Blues for Sharon Bottoms" is heartfelt, and torn straight form the news, but it's musically and lyrically awkward, which detracts from the power it needs to hit home. And her "Happy Birthday to Me," which is probably meant to be tongue-in-cheek, ends up coming across as a hefty dose of self-pity. Those two aside, it's hard to find anything to criticize in this release, which has been far too long coming. As a trio they go from strength to strength, and even if their original focus has changed from vintage blues, they still do what they do very well indeed, and show that women of a certain age can have a home in the music.
© Chris Nickson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:52:59
- Main artists: Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Alligator Records
- Genre: Folk/Americana
2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc 2001 Alligator Records & Artist Mgmt., Inc
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