Etta James - Burnin' Down the House: Live at the House of Blues
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Free Music Review: Great live album
Hit: 5 Stars
It's Etta James fer cryin' out loud!!! What more do I have to say? She sings everything beautifully and, as a true blues / jazz singer should, she plays with the vocal phrasings and takes them to new places. Great band, great singer, great songs..... Just Buy it and enjoy.Free Music Review: Burn, Etta, Burn
Hit: 4 Stars
Since my youth I have had an ear for roots music, whether I was conscious of that fact or not. The original of that interest first centered on the blues, then early rock and roll and later, with the folk revival of the early 1960's, folk music. I have often wondered about the source of this interest. I am, and have always been a city boy, and an Eastern city boy at that. Nevertheless, over time I have come to appreciate many more forms of roots music than in my youth. The subject of the following review is an example.
In my youth I gave Etta James' music short shrift because, to be honest, I did not like the so-called 'bubble gum' music genre that I believed she represented. In retrospect I do not think I was wrong to reject her early offerings, having replayed her early work recently. What got me interested in Etta was hearing her do The Jealous Kind and I'd Rather Be Blind at the Newport Folk Festival years ago. These songs reflect a more bluesy, gospelly tradition that my tastes can appreciate. The selections here are exactly in that same vain, especially Tell Mama and Sugar on the Floor. These are tastefully done and reflect both her powerful voice and range of interests. You may not like all the selections but there are more than enough to keep you interested. Rock on.
Free Music Review: 4.5 Stars Very good Live Etta James
Hit: 4 Stars
She does what she says on this CD- burn down the house. You would never know this is a woman in her sixties here. Her vocals are strong and they are front and center and she's got good backup here. Fans of Etta James will love this and it will earn her many new fans if they are exposed to this.Free Music Review: The R& B Hurricane is alive and kicking
Hit: 4 Stars
I hope many young artists have the energy and voice power this survivor of blues, heroin and wrong men has at 64. This is a powerful release. Etta remains a hurricane on stage and the band is solid as a rock.Free Music Review: Still Etta, But Disappointing
Hit: 2 Stars
Looking at the play list, I was really anticipating a power perfomance by one of my favorite R&B power vocalists. This, however, was not to be. To me this CD had the feel of someone going through the motions and pandering to an audience who wanted to see a "canned" Etta James performance. Too bad, because she can really be a force of nature when she's at her best. Check out The Essential Etta James' version of "You Can Leave Your Hat On" to see what I mean.Overall: OK, but disappointing.