CD Review
This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010.
These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins.
Artist : B.B. King
Album : One Kind Favor (2008 Geffen)
Tracks : 12
Artist website : http://www.bbking.com/
OVERVIEW
Mr. King is a man who needs no introduction. This is an absolutely wonderful album. It never ceases to amaze me just how many ways Mr. King can play the blues.
HIGHLIGHTS :
Waiting for Your Call, Midnight Blues, Tomorrow Night
PLAY BY PLAY
Track 1 – See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
Soulful. Almost a gospel song. The title of the album also comes from this song.
Track 2 – I Get So Weary
Great blues track.
Track 3 – Get These Blues Off Me
The vocal track is very emotional! Wow!
Track 4 – How Many More Years
I love uptempo tracks that Mr. King does. The lyrics in this particular one are quite entertaining.
Track 5 – Waiting for Your Call
Wow!
Track 6 – My Love Is Down
Great.
Track 7 – The World Is Gone Wrong
A soft shuffle with the power of Mr. King’s vocals and a horn section.
Track 8 – Blues Before Sunrise
Quite nice.
Track 9 – Midnight Blues
Lots of advice here for different people about how to avoid the midnight blues.
Track 10 – Backwater Blues
Cool.
Track 11 – Sitting on Top of the World
I really liked this one.
Track 12 – Tomorrow Night
Sublime.