Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0610583224726 Label: Time Life Entertainment Manufacturer: Time Life Entertainment Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Time Life Entertainment Release Date: January 29, 2008 Sales Rank: 3374 Studio: Time Life Entertainment
Amazon.com: For their new album four-time Grammy winners The Blind Boys of Alabama recorded in New Orleans for the first time in their almost 75 year history. Amongst the musicians supporting include legendary pianist/producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. After performing together for over six decades, The Blind Boys of Alabama have enjoyed one of the more striking comebacks in recent memory. Their last several albums have earned these hipster septuagenarians the best reviews and record sales of their career, and a completely new, contemporary audience. This album is a fusion of style and nuance that links many disparate aspects, both chronological and geographical, of American musical tradition.
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Rating: - Not impressed
I purchased this without hearing first based on a review in The Absolute Sound magazine. I do not like it at all. I know the Blind Boys have recorded some nice stuff in the past so I took a chance with this. This is not my taste at all.
Rating: - A record as good as its cover
Had to give a shoutout to the great cover art, which looks like a weathered sign, and matches the rugged red clay harmonies on the record. Backed by the best musicians you'll hear anywhere (as a keyboard player, I would sell my soul to the devil for Allen Toussaint's skills), the Blind Boys deliver a powerful gospel record. I had initially feared that the record would consist of overly-familiar songs and arrangements, but everything here sounds fresh, even "Down by the Riverside." Their version of Toussaint's "Make a better world" is a highlight.
Rating: - 70 Years of Joy
Formed 70 years ago with only Jimmy Carter remaining from the original group, these guys continue to provide joyfull uplifting music. This Soul/Gospel/Jazz influenced collection is helped along by being recorded in The Big Easy with assistance from Allen Toussaint,Hot 8 Brass Band ,the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and a hot rhythm section.
Any one who enjoys good music will enjoy this recording.
Rating: - Great Music
As a Blind Boys fan, it's not surprising that I enjoy this CD but having their vocals combined with New Orleans-style music makes this special. I highly recommend this.
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