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From start to finish this album defies categorical classification. It employs the best of R&B, Afro-beat, folk, and blues while remaining true to the Blind Boys' gospel roots. And with a tasteful selection of material by Tom Waits, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and Ben Harper, in addition to their usual array of traditional gospel hymns and folk tunes, it will appeal to generations of listeners. Though varied in its stylings, the album works as a whole due to the high-quality production, arrangements, and musicianship throughout. The traditional "No More," in a slow and soulful arrangement, starts off with a plaintive slide guitar sampling of "Amazing Grace" and sits comfortably beside "Run for a Long Time," which features George Scott rapping over a percussive, groove-filled (à la Danny Thompson on double bass) and harmony- laden reworking of this classic. And the Stones' "Just Wanna See His Face," which is given a jubilee-like treatment that rivals the original, follows up a somber "Motherless Child" with grace and acuity. Other guests include Charlie Musselwhite on harmonica, John Hammond on guitar and Dobro, and David Lindley on oud and electric slide.
© Travis Drageset /TiVo
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Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
Album review
From start to finish this album defies categorical classification. It employs the best of R&B, Afro-beat, folk, and blues while remaining true to the Blind Boys' gospel roots. And with a tasteful selection of material by Tom Waits, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and Ben Harper, in addition to their usual array of traditional gospel hymns and folk tunes, it will appeal to generations of listeners. Though varied in its stylings, the album works as a whole due to the high-quality production, arrangements, and musicianship throughout. The traditional "No More," in a slow and soulful arrangement, starts off with a plaintive slide guitar sampling of "Amazing Grace" and sits comfortably beside "Run for a Long Time," which features George Scott rapping over a percussive, groove-filled (à la Danny Thompson on double bass) and harmony- laden reworking of this classic. And the Stones' "Just Wanna See His Face," which is given a jubilee-like treatment that rivals the original, follows up a somber "Motherless Child" with grace and acuity. Other guests include Charlie Musselwhite on harmonica, John Hammond on guitar and Dobro, and David Lindley on oud and electric slide.
© Travis Drageset /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:12
- Main artists: The Blind Boys Of Alabama
- Composer: The Blind Boys Of Alabama
- Label: Snafu Records
- Genre: Blues
2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records 2016 Blind Boys of Alabama under exclusive license to Snafu Records
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