Author: The Holmes Brothers

Release Date: 17-01-2007

Details: Amazon.ca Elvis Costello made Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding?" a hard-put question--the Holmes Brothers transform it into a prayer on their spare, passionate tenth album. The disc earns its title by gently framing a clutch of originals and well-chosen covers within their signature blend of old-time gospel singing and roadhouse blues. And zydeco: they transport CCR's "Bad Moon Rising" from the mythic swamps of California songwriter John Fogerty to the authentic bayous of southern Louisiana with an accordion-led arrangement and two-step rhythm. Although these New York City-based juke joint veterans are an electric band, this time out producer Craig Street has surrounded the velvet and grit of their three-part harmonies with acoustic instruments and relaxed tempos. The uncluttered setting magnifies every nuance of their singing, making many of these performances absolutely angelic. And the simpler the better. Their slow, wistful piano-accompanied version of Cheap Trick's "I Want You to Want Me" aches with desire and sadness. Wendell Holmes and Rosanne Cash bare the wounded soul of Hank Williams's "I Can't Help It If I'm Still in Love with You" as they trade verses over acoustic guitars and mandolins. Joan Osborne and Levon Helm contribute guest vocal on other songs, but it's the Brothers' organic union of the spiritual and the corporeal that makes this album so lovely and so thrilling. --Ted Drozdowski Product Description The Holmes Brothers' STATE OF GRACE is an astounding new studio release poised to bring the band's down-home mix of blues, country and gospel to an even bigger audiences. With guest appearances by Rosanne Cash, Joan Osborne, Levon Helm and more, STATE OF GRACE also includes their soul-stirring re-invention of "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?".

UPC: 014551491224

EAN: 0014551491224

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Note: From a library collection

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood