Hearin' Is Believin'
Posted November 02, 2009
By IronJedi,
Duets is the latest from the Grammy-winning musical icons known as The Blind Boys of Alabama. The 14 tracks of both previously released and unreleased collaborations bear the indelible and unique stamp of one of America's most enduring and historical bands. The Boys' blend of blues, gospel and jazz eschews staid traditionalism and blurs musical boundaries yet seamlessly meshes with each genre represented.
Smooth harmonies, tight musicianship and minimalist production let each song shine. Whether it is the modern stylings of Ben Harper or punk legend Lou Reed, first lady of Rock & Roll Bonnie Raitt or blues legend Marva Wright, country supergroup Asleep At The Wheel or elder statesman Randy Travis, The Boys’ contribution imparts a distinctiveness that transforms each performance into a timeless spiritual. The tracks of Duets are vignettes of musical Americana that are genre-defying classics, pure and simple. View All Music And Book Reviews By IronJedi | View IronJedi's Profile
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