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After embracing the sounds of modern recording technology with his debut solo album, former Band leader Robbie Roberston decided to slink down to New Orleans for his follow up, STORYVILLE.
The sultry sounds of the French Quarter reverberate into a decidedly more cohesive soundscape than Robertson's first release. Although the album loosely follows a story line, the drama doesn't unfold in chronological order (reprogramming the sequencing on your CD player could solve the mystery if one is so inclined). The unity, therefore, must be held together by the music itself. The chanting of tribal chiefs, subtle rhythms, and Robertson's own masterful guitar work and roughhewn vocals are the threads that bind STORYVILLE. Once again, Robertson elects to include the presence of more technically gifted singers to augment his own contributions. Aaron Neville, Bruce Hornsby, and former Band mate Rick Danko are but a few star cameos that help spice up Robertson's swampy stew. Robertson has long since left the phantom soul and keen Americana narratives that earmarked his best work with the Band. STORYVILLE is the reminder that the former Canadian is indeed a native son at heart and he's not quite done soaking up the essence of the country.
Personnel: Robbie Robertson, Aaron Neville, Ivan Neville, The Meters, Neil Young, Rick Danko, Art Neville, Garth Hudson, Bruce Hornsby, Mike Mills, David Baerwald, The Blue Nile, Rebirth Brass Brand, The Zion Harmonizers, Chief Monk Boudreaux, Chief Bo Dollis.
1. Night Parade
2. Hold Back the Dawn
3. Go Back to Your Woods
4. Soap Box Preacher
5. Day of Reckoning (Burnin For You)
6. What About Now
7. Shake This Town
8. Breakin the Rules
9. Resurrection
10. Sign of the Rainbow
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- Package Dimensions : 5.55 x 4.97 x 0.54 inches; 2.83 Ounces
- Date First Available : May 8, 2009
- ASIN : B002965C74
- Best Sellers Rank: #703,583 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #266,609 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
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His unique sound gets a little flavor of Louisiana in this recording, with help from artists like the Neville brothers, and most of the tracks boast terrific horn arrangements (by Wardell Quezergue, except on "Day of Reckoning", which is by Mark Isham). All the songs are written by Robertson, and are laced with his brilliant guitar work, and his smoky, husky voice is always a soothing delight to listen to.
Highlights for me are "Day of Reckoning", about a first time love gone astray ("Tangled twisted strands of love / Hanging from above"), and "Sign of the Rainbow", an atmospheric, mystical song about knowing "The silence between the words".
Two singles culled from this album were "Go Back to Your Woods" ("Come here trying to make a connection / Must have a bad sense of direction"), and "What about Now" ("We grow up so slowly and grow old so fast").
Robertson's creative genius has flourished since The Band's "The Last Waltz", and continues to grow with film scores and several solo CDs to his credit. His music is always marked by excellence, and a singular vision.
The booklet insert has all the lyrics and recording information, and the total time is 54'55.
This album has songs equally as good as the songs Robertson wrote for The Band, which is saying a lot. And when you hear Rick Danko's back up vocals on this album, you can't help but feel that the vocal roles should be swapped. I'm not one for nostalgia, but this album invokes feelings that this could well be the best Band album ever if only...
That said, someone should cover some of these songs, because the songwriting is first rate.
It's hard to review. It's like asking to review a Picasso. It's Rock with a bit of Cajon/ Native American woven in. Beautiful poetry and awesome musicianship. There's a deep spirituality in the music along with some serious eroticism. Something to play on date night, right after the first Robbie Robertson album.
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1作目の重量感のあるモダンなロックサウンドから、モダンさはキープしながら、ザ・バンド時代を思わせるR&B色のあるサウンドにシフトしていて、旧来のファンにもなじみやすい作品だと思います。
何より、作品全体がザ・バンド時代から変わらないロマンと高揚感に満ちているのが素晴らしい!彼の音楽はいつだってロマンに満ちていたけれど、ソロ作の中では特に本作の出来が良いと思います。今までたくさんの素晴らしい音楽を届けてくれてありがとう。安らかに。ロビー。
Gut als Solist kann man so ein Werk sicherlich nicht abliefern, dazu gehören schon Künstler die ebenfalls für Qualität bürgen. Stellvertretend nenne ich da nur einige Namen: Aaron Neville, aber auch die anderen Neville Brothers sind auf diesem Album vertreten Cyril Neville und Art Neville. Zudem sind auch alte Weggefährten wie Rick Danko und Garth Hudson mit von der Partie. Man kann ohne Übertreibung sagen: Das sind schon echte Größen. Alle zusammen machen dieses Album zu dem was es ist, zu einem einzigartigen Musikgenuss und in der Audio11/91 heißt es dazu:
"Derart emotional packend, vitale Rockmusik, originär und handwerklich meisterhaft ist heutzutage so rar wie eine blaue Mauritius"
Seine Musik passt auch irgendwie immer....zu jeder Stimmung! Du kannst dabei entspannen, tanzen, lachen, weinen...
Robbie bekommt von mir locker ****** 6 Sterne!!!