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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 13:32:00 GMT
 I was first introduced to this artist by my Dad, who didn't like the CD he'd bought so offered it to me. I thought what the hell and tried it out, and have loved it ever since. Considered a soul artist, I would say Mighty Sam McClain is more Soul Blues as there is certainly a blues tone to this and his other solo albums. I suspect that he has a bit of a Marmite voice as this is what Dad really didn't like, whereas I am quite a fan. Let's see what you guys make of it  Spotify: Wiki:There doesn't appear to be a Wiki page for this specific album, so I thought I'd share the artist's page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mighty_Sam_McClain
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 13:32:37 GMT
One of my favourite albums so an easy 10/10 for me |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 10, 2017 13:48:29 GMT
Looking forward to this!
Heard a couple of tracks at the recent Stylus vinyl / hifi event in Manchester and was very impressed...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 13:50:13 GMT
I should have played it to you Jules.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 10, 2017 13:56:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 14:03:51 GMT
Surely it's not better than Ragsnbonefacefakesoulbeardman??   LOL - a lot better |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 10, 2017 17:03:00 GMT
I was with Jules when he first heard this too. I had never heard it either but have played it several times since. My first reaction was that I thought is sounded a little like Bobby Bland singing with Albert King's guitar playing. Now there's nothing wrong with that!
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Post by John on Jul 11, 2017 4:08:36 GMT
I am liking this some good blues based guitar playing and great vocals. I have a few more listens before giving it a mark I certainly get the Bobby Bland comparsion.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 11, 2017 18:14:27 GMT
An easy 8 from me.
Nothing new in the music but the quality of songs and production is excellent.
I especially liked the guitar playing.
Shame the vinyl is so damn expensive!!
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Post by John on Jul 11, 2017 18:26:36 GMT
I am also going for a 8. It might go up to a 9 over time.
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Post by SteveC on Jul 11, 2017 18:28:21 GMT
Not bad!
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Post by MartinT on Jul 12, 2017 6:08:14 GMT
I liked it when I heard it at Paul's. I still like it! I didn't realise he'd died in 2015.
There's not only good guitar playing but a nice sounding Hammond, too.
An easy 8/10 for me, too.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2017 9:17:08 GMT
I liked it when I heard it at Paul's. I still like it! I didn't realise he'd died in 2015. There's not only good guitar playing but a nice sounding Hammond, too. An easy 8/10 for me, too. I hadn't realised he'd died either until you just said so  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2017 10:00:53 GMT
This is sort of blues / soul /gospel hybrid is not my bag but this is well above average. The backing instrumentation and arrangements are very good on this. Worth a 7/10.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 13, 2017 17:55:26 GMT
Great album and the vinyl is among the best sounding I've ever heard. 10 from me!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 20:29:06 GMT
Glad you all appear to be liking it, I'm currently running through his back catalogue and I'm super impressed. Not such a fan of his later duo albums though.
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Post by mikeyb on Jul 13, 2017 20:44:22 GMT
I have it on Analogue Productions Vinyl and it is a great album that sounds amazing, 10/10 from me
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Post by mikeyb on Jul 13, 2017 20:45:46 GMT
An easy 8 from me. Nothing new in the music but the quality of songs and production is excellent. I especially liked the guitar playing. Shame the vinyl is so damn expensive!! £34.99 is dear but not ridiculous for the AP version. snvinyl.co.uk/epages/eshop943300.mobile/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop943300/Products/"AAPB%201015"&ClassicView=1 I paid more than that from Amazon USA and then got hit for £18 taxes 😑 |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 13, 2017 20:55:52 GMT
Track 7 is completely and utterly up my street - I love this kind of slow blues.
Whatever score I give the album, it gets at least one extra point for this track!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 21:12:12 GMT
My favourite are probably 1 and 4 but I love the whole album.
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