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Blues Everywhere I Go
Odetta
Blues Everywhere I Go
Genres: Blues, Folk, Pop, Gospel
 
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Though Odetta hasn't exactly been inactive, Blues Everywhere I Go is her first studio recording in 14 years. It's been worth the wait--this is an incredibly strong album, from one of the most gorgeous folk-blues voices eve...  more »

     
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All Artists: Odetta
Title: Blues Everywhere I Go
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Label: M.C. Records
Original Release Date: 9/28/1999
Release Date: 9/28/1999
Genres: Blues, Folk, Pop, Gospel
Styles: Contemporary Blues, Vocal Blues, Traditional Blues, Traditional Folk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 607735003827, 607736003826

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Though Odetta hasn't exactly been inactive, Blues Everywhere I Go is her first studio recording in 14 years. It's been worth the wait--this is an incredibly strong album, from one of the most gorgeous folk-blues voices ever. Odetta's voice has aged well, acquiring a depth of maturity without losing one whit of emotional expression. Among the album's highlights are "Oh Papa," a slow, bittersweet work of art, and a take on "Careless Love" that must rival the best versions of this often-covered song. What's frequently astonishing is how Odetta breathes new life into old material, giving it new relevance; this is especially evident on "TB Blues" and "Homeless Blues." Liner notes from blues writer Robert Gordon add a bit of history and interpretation to the material. --Genevieve Williams

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Odetta: Artist of the 21st Century
Kenneth H. Young | ClearlakeOaks, CA USA | 10/31/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I remember Odetta from my teen years but finally witnessed her "live" last year in a church in Berkeley & wondered why she must be the best kept secret in recorded music. This new recording is so uplifting,moving & swingin; it deserves to be heard by many. When was the last time you heard a blues recording that touched all the important issues of the day: homelessness, unemployment, the value of human dignity, love & made you feel good inside -while twitchin your butt? This is the real thing, baby; go out & seek out Odetta while you can! Life is so much better & enriched thanks to this artist of the 20th & 21st century!"
You've gotta get this! It will blow you away.
yygsgsdrassil | Crossroads America | 01/05/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was browsing the culture section of the Utne Reader when I ran across a review of Odetta's newest in years--the review was entitled "15 More Minutes" and it raved about "Blues Everywhere I Go", so I went out and got it. Guess what? It's every bit deserving of Utne's rave review, Amazon.com's double 5-star rating, and my humble "It will blow you away". Odetta's is in fine, though at times, weary voice, but that suits certain tunes well--just how long and in how many voices can the call to better mankind be, without showing some weariness, I ask you? Poignant, indeed, are the cuts, "TB Blues" and "Oh Papa". Welcome back, Odetta."
Odetta's return
Lululu | Howell NJ | 09/13/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This Grammy nominated cd is amazing. Odetta's voice is still as powerful and unique as it ever was. Odetta is downright incredible on Dink's Blues and Blues Everywhere I Go. And evokes raw emotion on WPA Blues and You Aughta Know. I am very happy to see Odetta back with new material. She is one of best vocalists of all time and seems to carry her legendary status into the new millenium."