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When Eric Bibb recorded his first album in Sweden, no one could have guessed what a magnificent artist Jan-Eric Persson had discovered. The double album “Spirit & The Blues,” released in 1994, marked Eric Bibb's definitive international breakthrough. The album was showered with critical acclaim and awards, including the prestigious US “Record To Die For” Award. The vocal quartet The Deacons and “Needed Time,” the Swedish backing band led by guitar virtuoso Göran Wennerbrandt, play together congenially and develop a sure sense of the right balance between virtuosity and restraint, allowing the character, message, and arrangements of the songs to come across as natural. A magnificent album!
“It is a direct hit in both audiophile and musical terms, and thus a real treasure.” (AUDIOPHILE 1/2000)
“With the current 180-gram pressing, which runs at 45 rpm, every vinyl lover can expect audiophile highs.” (Udo Pipper, STEREO 12/1999)
The double HQ-LP (180-gram vinyl, 45 RPM), which boasts outstanding sound quality, was pressed by Optimal Media. Andreas “Lupo” Lubich (Calyx Mastering, Berlin) is responsible for the lacquer disc cutting.
MUSICIANS
Eric Bibb: guitar, vocalsJanne Petersson: accordion The Deacons: backing vocals (5)Olle Eriksson: bass Göran Wennerbrandt: bottleneck guitar Björn Giddeonsson: drums Derrick Walker: harmonica (5)Jenny Bohman: harmonicaChrister Lyssarides: mandolin, bouzouki
LP 1
Side A1. Lonesome Valley2. In My Father's House3. Needed Time4. I Am Blessed
Side B1. Just Keep Going' On2. Where Shall I Be3. Woke Up This Mornin'4. I Want Jesus To Talk With Me
LP 2Side C1. You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bound2. Braggin'3. Water Under The Bridge4. Tell Ol' Bill
Side D1. Satisfied Mind2. Meetin At The Buildin'3. Waltz