Eric Bibb - In 50 Songs - Best Of Label : Dixiefrog Released : 2014 Format : [email protected]
Any 'best of' compilation by American-born, Finland-based bluesman Bibb is guaranteed to be a sumptuous affair and this collection from the chocolate-voiced troubadour is certainly no exception. Charting his output from 2003 onwards, the fact that there isn't one bad song here is in no small way due to Bibb's intuitive ability to write or cover great material that oozes warmth and positivity, coupled with his undeniably stunning skills as a guitarist and vocalist. As ever, Bibb's spirituality takes prime position with a rip-roaring remake of "In My Father's House" kicking this anthology off before the likes of "With My Maker I Am One", a new version of the classic "Needed Time" and the live favourite "Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down" all promoting the Gospel message. Whilst Bibb is very much at home in an acoustic blues setting, this collection also showcases his stylistic journey as an artist with much of the middle disc presenting a more soulful and experimental side. For instance, "Let The Mothers Step Up" and "Have A Heart" - both taken from the recent 'Jericho Road' album - betray a man who refuses to rest on his musical laurels and is determined to keep moving forward. A number of high profile collaborations also feature with the likes of Taj Mahal popping up on the deliciously rootsy blues of the old St Louis Jimmy Oden classic "Goin' Down Slow" whilst "For You" sees Ruthie Foster guest. Also there are a couple of tracks with Habib Koité which allow Bibb to dip his toe in African waters. Whilst this abundant release brings together a wealth of different styles, instrumentation and brilliant studio and live performances from all concerned, it is perhaps when Bibb is alone with only a guitar (check out astoundingly affecting versions of "Wayfaring Stranger" and Leadbelly's "Bourgeois Blues" as examples) that we see just why this fine artist is truly a cut above the rest. Bobby Forte (tenor saxophone)
Disc 1 01. - In My Father’s House 02. - Guru Man Blues 03. - Heading Home 04. - Champagne Habits 05. - Too Much Stuff 06. - Destiny Blues 07. - Sittin’ In A Hotel Room 08. - Come Back Baby 09. - Saucer ‘N’ Cup 10. - Sinner Man 11. - Right On Time 12. - In My Time 13. - For You (Feat. Ruthie Foster) 14. - If I Stayed (Feat. Kristina Olsen)] 15. - 99 12 Won’t Do (Feat. Guy Davis) 16. - No More Cane On The Brazos 17. - Boll Weevil 18. - Kokomo
Disc 2 01. - Dance Me To The End Of Love (Feat. Jerry Yester) 02. - Victory Voices 03. - She Got Mine 04. - Tell Riley 05. - Stickin’ To You 06 - A Ship Called Love 07 - Have A Heart 08 - Forgiveness Is Gold 09 - Let the Mothers Step Up 10. - Dig a Little Deeper In the Well 11. - On My Way To Bamako (feat. Habib Koite)] 12. - The Cape (feat. Martin Simpson) 13. - Bayou Belle 14. - With My Maker I Am One 15. - Hold On 16. – Connected
Disc 3 01. - Stagolee 02. - Goin' Down Slow (feat. Taj Mahal)] 03 - Drinkin' Gourd 04. - The Right Thing 05. - Shine On 06. - Faded Jeans 07. - The Way You Are 08. - Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down 09. - Bourgeois Blues 10 - Diamond Days 11. - Send Us Brighter Days (feat. Habib Koite] 12. - Water 13. - Weepin' Mary 14. - Wayfaring Stranger 15. - Shingle By Shingle 16. - Needed Time .
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