Start With the Soul

Start With the Soul

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On his debut, Big Mama's Door, Alvin "Youngblood" Hart let us know that his roots lay in the blues. But don't pen him in. On Start with the Soul, his third great disc, 'blood steps out as a rocker, playing big, crunching chords with a wide-open amp, the garage addressing the arena. "Fightin' Hard" is fightin' mad--angry, rabble-rousing rock & roll. You'll need that adrenaline for his take on the Cornelius Brothers' "Treat Her Like a Lady," fueled by the merging of rock guitars and soul horns. Hart's version could end race riots. His "Once Again" could start economic ones; it'll be a contender for deepest blues of the 21st century. Consistently interesting production--varied textures, a female chorus--keeps the sound as diverse as the styles. On the last track, Hart commandeers the spirit of Delta great Tommy Johnson, expresses it with the voice of Howlin' Wolf, and lets them both sing to the new millennium. This record ain't about the roots, it's about the branches. --Robert Gordon

Start With the Soul, Music, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Blues, Blues Music, Pop

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