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After Eric Bibb left Opus 3 Records in 1997 following the recording of “Good Stuff,” he recorded two studio albums and one live album for other labels. However, he remained on friendly terms with mastermind Jan-Eric Persson. Since Bibb had particularly fond memories of the relaxed working atmosphere during the production of the Swedish label's last two albums (“That's really me!”), preparations for the production of a new album on Opus 3 began at the end of 1999. Only four sessions were needed to record all the material for “Just Like Love.” Jan-Eric Persson says he has rarely experienced such an inspired production. Two songs were actually written the night before the respective recording sessions. “Just Like Love” differs from the more gospel-oriented “Spirit And The Blues” and the classic blues album “Good Stuff.” Eric Bibb focuses here on storytelling and presents an exquisite singer-songwriter album of great intimacy – here is an artist who seems to be at peace with himself and the world! He is accompanied by almost all the musicians from his former band “Needed Time,” most of whom are also known as “Tiny Island” and have released a great instrumental album of the same name on Opus 3. Except for three of his favorite traditional songs, all the other songs on “Just Like Love” were penned by Eric Bibb.
“There are a number of artists who place particular emphasis on the sound quality of their work. Eric Bibb is one of them, as the quality of his releases reaches a level that could tempt you to buy them sight unseen. And musically, everything is once again just right on “Just like Love,” as Bibb remains true to his “blues meets country” style and to producer and sound engineer Jan-Eric Persson—while maintaining his songwriting talent” (Udo Pipper, STEREO 1/2001).
The outstanding Multichannel Hybrid SACD from Opus 3 Records contains a booklet with detailed information about the recording technology and microphones used.
MUSICIANS: Eric Bibb: guitar, vocals / Janne Petersson: accordion, piano, melodica, kalimba / Olle Eriksson: double bass / Levi B. Saunders: banjo / Christer Lyssarides: mandolin, mandola, guitar / Big Walker: harmonica / Bo Juhlin: sousaphone
1. Wrapped Up In Her Arms
2. My Charleston Dream
3. Dear John
4. Just Like Love
5. She's Still With Me
6. I Wanna Be Ready
7. Katri's Kindness
8. Get It While It's Hot
9. Home In That Rock
10. Forever Ago
11. Deep Sea Blues
12. Sail Away Ladies
13. All Your Sweatness
14. Rock Island Rocket
15. Marley's Mood
16. That's Why I'm Here
17. Prayin'