Cathi'sCD Reviews
Joe Ely – “Silver City” (Rack ‘em Records) B+Originals by Joe, all instruments and vocals by Joe, only guest is accordion player. Story songs with beautiful lyrics and simple music. Joe sings as if he were playing in the livingroom – balladeer stuff. Good for all mixes.
Danny Flowers – “Tools for the Soul” (Brash Music) B
Kind of forced vocals sometimes, but expressive and good songwriting done often with other very excellent musicians. Sort of a Leon Russell feel of songs. Most songs spare instrumentally, well written, musicians good, but vocals kind of medium.
Eric Lindell – “Low on Cash, Rich on Love” (Alligator) B+
New artist very reminiscent of Delbert McClinton, but he has a fresh collection of ideas and songs that change up in rhythm and texture to give him his own personal style. We’re given funk, blues, soul, some Van Morrison stylings and even a little country. His musicianship is good and I think he’s going to be a keeper over a long period of time.
Nick Lowe - “At My Age” (Yep Roc Records) B
Methinks Nick must’ve had a heartbreak…a lot of songs about broken love – mellow and even a little Country lounge. Smooth but not my style really.
Roomful of Blues (“Raisin a Ruckus” (Alligator ) A
Big horn blues…lotsa jump tunes…great players of course. Singer good. Big band blues with mega arrangements. Their trademark urban city blues. Roomful is the best of the big blues bands.
Patti Scialfa – “Play It As It Lays” (Sony/BMG) A
A return to more music akin to her first release “Rumble Doll,” Patti continues to put out tunes populated with some great furniture (words and stories), accented with her stunning double harmonies. Doesn’ hurt to have the “Boss” (Springstein) and her co producer – Steve Jordan throwing in harp and drums and who knows what kind of packaging of each tune. She stands on her own though. A real talent and a great voice. The songs this time add a soul flavor…esp.with
Vocal backs. I like.
Terrence Simien & Zydeco Experience “Live Worldwide” (AIM Trading Group) A
Zydeco around the world…live cuts from their travels. Really communicative of creole, bayou rhythm and rockin’. Very nice. Suitable for all mixes. Cut five not listed on credits. Great example of their party music in a live format.
posted by Cathi N @ 1:57:00 PM
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I love music... I have good collection of Cd's Which I bought from Musicians Friend store at discounted price...
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