Eric Lindell
Change in the Weather
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AMG Review of Change in the Weather
Hal Horowitz
All Music GuideAlthough he was not born in Louisiana, Eric Lindell follows Marc Broussard's career path as a young and soulful guitar-slinging upstart with his heart in the R&B of the '60s and his soul in New Orleans. This pastiche of an album released in 2006 collects and remasters the audio for music that has been previously available on tiny, poorly distributed local imprints. Despite its stitched-together origins, the disc holds together remarkably well as a cohesive statement, primarily due to Lindell's low-key yet impressive talents as singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Latin influences such as the percussion (courtesy of War's Harold Brown) and trumpet on "Sunny Daze," along with a eggae lilt on "It Won't Be Long," "Casanova," and "Two Bit Town," bring Caribbean sunshine to the sound. The opening "Give It Time" recalls Traffic in its "Dear Mr. Fantasy" chords, but the tune -- like many on his Alligator Records debut -- snakes around a soulful, gospel-styled, slow-burning vibe that is best described as rootsy. Lindell is loose and seems like he's having a ball throughout. That enthusiasm bleeds into the album's upbeat approach, especially on such frisky, party-ready tunes as "Feel Like I Do." He brings the horns and female backing vocals for an Otis Redding-inspired "All Alone," one of the many examples where Lindell's relaxed yet convincing vocals carry the song. Like much R&B, there aren't many guitar solos and only the sax takes the lead on most instrumental breaks. But the album connects with hummable songs less concerned with individual talents than with the musicians' contribution to the overall groove. As laid-back and casually inviting as a crisp spring day, Lindell kicks off his career for this lues imprint with an impressive and frothy release that shows he's just starting to reveal the full extent of his talent.
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I Like It -Listen to Give it TimeNot a great example of his work and the vid is cut short but any taste is good-Eric Lindell performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest on July 16, 2006More at his Website -http://www.ericlindellband.com/musicFrame.htmAnd as long as I have your attention, I do have your attention right?, give a Look and a Like to this post, and this post , neither of which are mine but b...
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I hope Hannah ain't got no sistahs
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If the weather cooperates and the rains come and go as fast as predicted we'll be going up to Fall Riv for the Narrows Festival of the Arts tomorrow afternoon.It's a small local affair, Eric Lindell, The Holmes Brothers, Carrie Rodriguez and Jim Lauderdale are among the Artists to perform.
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Old hat for some, repost for others...
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I Like It -Listen to Give it TimeNot a great example of his work and the vid is cut short but any taste is good-Eric Lindell performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest on July 16, 2006More at his Website -http://www.ericlindellband.com/musicFrame.htmAnd as long as I have your attention, I do have your attention right?, give a Look and a Like to this post, and this post , neither of which are mine but b...
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Major Lion's Den News!
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As of January 1, 2008, the Lions Den will change its name to the Sullivan Hall. Under new ownership, and after extensive renovations, the space that is currently Lion’s Den will reopen in the beginning of January 2008 as Sullivan Hall. While the space was shut down and renovated this past summer, it is still undergoing further upgrades between now and the end of the year.We are kicking off the .
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Perfect Summer BBQ Song!
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Anyone who loves a breezy day at the beach, drinking beers, and bbq-ing needs to check this song out! This guy is very talented! He brings the traditional blues vibe with a modern twist for a sound that is so classic, so chill! Damn I gotta go dust off my surfboard!
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