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Ruthie Foster has plenty of soul in her voice and the funky music she enjoys, enough to spread around to many listeners of populist contemporary blues and beyond. Blessed with solid chops and a style to match, Foster brings down the house on this set of tunes that crosses over to dance music through acoustic folk-pop at times, and most certainly rock & roll. With electric guitarist Robben Ford, keyboardist Jim Dickinson in one of his last studio efforts before passing away, and a horn section steeped in Memphis R&B, Foster has a very potent band to support and lift her up. Two Eric Bibb songs "Love in the Middle" and "Thanks for the Joy" have Foster offering opposite energy patterns in a slow love song or rocker mode, respectively. Patty Griffin's "When It Don't Come Easy" is a folk-pop amalgam via Dickinson's old-school Wurlitzer organ. Except for the reggae-infused "I Really Love You," the rest of the material is good-time, upbeat music that allows Foster and her audience many energized moments. Her tune "Truth" is easily the hit of the set, a groove biscuit anthem where she offers premises such as that real-deal honesty is something you can't find in most places, but in fact is always right where you are. This is a fully realized project, and recognized as such by a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2009." (Michael G Nastos / AllMusic)
I heard this album back in 2009 and just loved it. I still play it a lot as it has such great soul and feeling. Having Robben Ford on guitar is another added joy. Give it a listen and become a Ruthie Foster addict like me...it plays like a nice dream.
Tracks : 01 Stone Love 02 I Really Love You 03 When It Don't Come Easy 04 (You Keep Me) Hangin' On 05 Truth! 06 Love in the Middle 07 Nickel and a Nail 08 Dues Paid in Full 09 Joy on the Other Side 10 Tears of Pain 11 Thanks for the Joy
Musicians : Ruthie Foster Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Wurlitzer - Robben Ford Electric Guitar - James Luther Dickinson Piano, Hammond Organ, Wurlitzer - Jack Hale Trombone - Wayne Jackson Trumpet, Soloist - Gina Thedford Murrell Background Vocals - Jimmy Roberts Tenor Saxophone, Soloist - Larry Fulcher Electric Bass - Rock Deadrick Drums, Tambourine - Charles E. Jr. Hodges Hammond Organ.
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Thanks GuitarGus - This album certainly deserved a Grammy.
A great selection that I am so glad you posted using MEGA because by the time I downloaded it the Zippy links were expired. I also agree with you about Robben Ford and with Daver88 about the recording warranting a Grammy. One would think by this time the Grammys would no longer be based on a competition in which only one recording warrants the category of winner and would recognize multiple winners in a category. To reduce music to the level of a competitive sport seems very misguided to me.
Muito obrigado irmão!!!
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