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1.1 I Got to Be the Boss1.2 How Much Better (Better Can Get)1.3 She's on the Mainline1.4 Picked to Click1.5 Your Turn to Pay1.6 Baby Sister1.7 I'm in a Mood1.8 The Show Must Go on1.9 Your Rights1.10 Take My Word for It1.11 Be a Woman1.12 Coffee and Cadillacs1.13 You Satisfy |
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| | Description: | Al Basile's fifth solo CD is a follow up to 2005's "Blue Ink" (SWP #5212), which was #18 on the Living Blues chart for March of 2005. "Groovin' in the Mood Room" features producer Duke Robillard on guitars and piano, and is another collection of blues and roots originals from singer/songwriter Basile. Basile began his career as the first trumpet player in Roomful of Blues and has collaborated closely with Robillard throughout his own solo career as cornet player and co-writer on many of Duke's titles. For those who like to get up and dance, this disc boasts deep grooves in '60s blues and roots styles from Memphis to Texas. For those who listen to the words, as always, Basile's voice changes character as his lyrics tell stories.Vocalist/cornet player Al Basile's longtime friend Duke Robillard gets front cover billing, as well he should, as co-producer and guitarist on this impressive outing. The album, Basile's fifth, was even recorded at the guitarist's Pawtucket, RI studio called the Mood Room, hence the album's title. Musically, it's a combination of old-school R&B ("Baby Sister," "Be a Woman"), swamp-tinged rock & roll ("I'm in a Mood"), mid-tempo, Chuck Berry styled groovers ("Coffee and Cadillacs"), grinding blues ("Picked to Click") and even a jump blues throwback to the duo's Roomful of Blues days ("She's on the Mainline"). Robillard keeps the sound full yet stripped down -- most of the tracks feature a standard three-piece -- bass/drums/guitar setup -- which leaves space for Basile's sly vocals and snappy lyrics. Basile, a teacher and fiction author who also has a Master's degree in creative writing, not surprisingly crafts lyrics that are far more imaginative and original than most blues artists'. But they never detract from these melodies that glide along sparked by Robillard's tasty licks. The sound is clean and direct with each instrument clear in the mix as Basile and Robillard work off each other's strengths. As an added bonus, Basile writes short blurbs for each track in the accompanying booklet. Most of these are witty, some enlightening and all convey a better grasp of why the song was written and/or how it was performed. The notes bring a personal touch to an album that sure sounds like a labor of love for Basile and Robillard. They have created a low-key but tremendously enjoyable gem that any lover of classic R&B, and most Roomful of Blues fans, will relish."Groovin In The Mood Room" is a captivating CD release by acclaimed blues and soul artist Al Basile, produced by SWSP. This album showcases Basile's signature blend of rich vocals, masterful cornet playing, and evocative songwriting that has earned him multiple Blues Music Award nominations over his career. Known for his deep roots in the American blues tradition and collaborations with legends like Duke Robillard, Al Basile delivers a collection of tracks that are both heartfelt and musically sophisticated. SWSP, the label behind this release, is renowned for its dedication to high-quality blues productions and supporting artists who push genre boundaries while honoring classic sounds. | | | Producer: |
Duke Robillard |
| | No. of tracks: |
13 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
SWSP6602.2 |
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