Características
Just in time for his 60th birthday, Eric Bibb returns to Opus 3 Records, the Swedish label that discovered and promoted him! His debut album, “Rainbow People”, released by Opus 3 in 1977, put an artist on the map who went on to celebrate his international breakthrough in 1994 with “Spirit & The Blues”, also released by Opus 3. Two more best-selling albums followed on the renowned Swedish label: “Good Stuff” and “Just Like Love.” “Blues, Ballads & Work Songs” also marks a return to Bibb's musical roots. At the same time, he fulfills his long-cherished wish for a purist concept album on which we can experience a mature artist: whether loud, quiet, angry or with a wink – Eric Bibb always strikes the right note in his own unique way. Bibb's unmistakable voice and his dexterity on the guitar give you goosebumps time and time again. Many reviewers and audiophiles believe that “Blues, Ballads & Work Songs” is the most beautiful album Eric Bibb has recorded to date and the best recording Jan-Eric Persson has ever made. Marco Kolks in Hörerlebnis 78 (January 2012): “Blues, Ballads And Work Songs” is a must-have album for its audiophile sound quality alone!”
In addition to using the exact same tube stereo microphone that was used for the 1977 recordings of “Rainbow People,” this recording captivates with its extreme live character and naturalness. The outstanding Hybrid SACD from Opus 3 Records contains a booklet with detailed information about the recording technology and microphones used.
MUSICIANS
Eric Bibb: guitar, vocalsRoger Ekman: Höfner violin bass, Vintage 63 (12 & 13)Kabanga "Master Vumbi" Dekula: electric guitar (12)Bo Juhlin: sousaphone (14)Christer Lyssarides: slide guitar (13), mandola (14)Svante Drake: mouth-percussion (12 & 13)
1. Goin’ Down The Road Feelin’ Bad
2. John Henry
3. Take This Hammer
4. Cocaine Blues
5. Candy Man
6. Goin’ Down Slow
7. Sittin’ On Top Of The World
8. Come Back Baby
9. Frankie & Albert
10. Stagger Lee
11. Juke Dance
12. My Honey Pie
13. Satisfied
14. Sophisticated Shade