Although T-Model Ford picked up guitar later in his life,
in some way he is deeply rooted in Mississippi Delta Blues tradition which is
heard throughout all eight songs of the Taledragger delivered with equal
passion and dedication but sung on his very own, original way to say the
least.
Raucous
vocals of T-Model, in addition to unusual mix of guitars, 12-string guitar,
slide guitars, saxophone and piano/B-3 organ under the guidance of one of the
last survivors, is rich and intense, expanding and overwhelming, creating
mesmerizing ambient, the more so because music floats as a ship through furious
mix of different styles of blues all of which are rooted in Mississippi
Delta..
To
say that this latest work by T-Model Ford is masterfully planned, arranged and
implemented, means to underestimate it. This is a very well-considered, deeply
heartfelt album, sometimes breaking rules of harmony, but where every accord is
a necessary accord, and every detail is a necessary detail. This is
irreproachable work. Such is the Blues symphony of T-Model Ford in which
contribution of his backing band, The Gravel Road, should be emphasized
separately.
Most
enjoyable Blues recording of 2011 so far!
5
stars of 5.
Personnel:
T-Model Ford - guitar, vocals; Brian Olive - guitar, baritone saxophone, piano,
organ; Stefan Zillioux - guitar; Matthew Smith - acoustic guitar, electric
guitar, 12-string guitar, slide guitar; Mike Weinel - slide guitar; Martin
Reinsel - drums.
Track
List
01.
Same Old Train
02.
Comin’ Back Home
03.
Someone’s Knockin’ On My Door
04.
How Many More Years
05.
Big Legged Woman
06.
I Worn My Body For So Long
07.
Red Dress
08.
Little Red Rooster
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