Product Code: | MOVLP1781 |
Artist: | Dr. John |
Origin: | UK |
Label: | Music On Vinyl (2017) |
Format: | LP |
Availability: | In Stock |
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Genre: | Blues , Funk , Rhythm and Blues , Rock , Soul N |
Brand new sealed 180 gram album housed in a gatefold cover.
Dr. John a.k.a the night tripper is a singer, songwriter, voice actor, pianist, and guitarist, whose music combines Blues, Pop, Jazz, Zydeco, Boogie Woogie and Rock & Roll.
Active as a session musician since the late 1950s, he gained a cult following in the late 1960's following the release of his album Gris-Gris and his appearance at the Bath Festival of Blues and Progressive music. He performed a wildly theatrical stage show inspired by medicine shows, Mardi Gras costumes and voodoo ceremonies. This eventually resulted in his signature 'voodoo' music style.
The Sun Moon & Herbs is described by Allmusic as "dark and swampy" and "best listened to on a hot, muggy night with the sound of thunder rumbling off in the distance like jungle drums".
The center-piece of the album is "Familiar Reality," a long cut based on one evil-sounding Stones-type riff. As usual, Dr. John's strength lies in his galvanizing; mesmerizing choruses. The ones on "Black John the Conqueror" and "File Gumbo" are unforgettable.
Side A1. Black John The Conqueror2. Where Ya At Mule 3. Craney Crow |
Side B1. Familiar Reality-Opening2. Pots On Fiyo (Filé Gumbo) / Who I Got To Fall On (If The Pot Get Heavy) 3. Zu Zu Mamou 4. Familiar Reality-Reprise |