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4.0 out of 5 stars
Seen footage of them live too. Pretty darn good!,
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This review is from: Colorblind (Audio CD)
I first saw RR&TFB on TV some time ago and completely forgot about them, only to browse around different genre's and stumble across one of their older albums. Then it clicked "what was that song? That was funky!". It was 'Ain't nothing wrong with that'. I had to get this album as I mentioned before I saw them on TV and they are absolutely awesome! If they're good enough for Eric Clapton.... Their sound is, to me, very funky blues with some gospel? Just seen the 'tags', yep, I'm right. It will make you tap your feet, nod your head and put some happiness, soul and that spring in your step. Brightens a cloudy day (mentally as well as meteorically). By the way I'm more of a Soul/Motown lover and although I don't listen to it lots it's there for me to listen to when my mood sways to the need of funk-blues. You need to see a live performance (maybe youtube?) to truly appreciate what they are all about as they are 'blow-away'!
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4.0 out of 5 stars (47 customer reviews) 23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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I'VE BEEN SAVED!!,
By Thomas D. Ryan "American Hit Network" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Colorblind (Audio CD)
Robert Randolph and the Family Band may be `Colorblind," but they sure are colorful. From the first strains of "Ain't Nothing Wrong with That" to the last notes of the album closer "Homecoming," Randolph and his band switch styles more often than Christina Aguilera changes outfits. Whichever direction they lean, though, the band brings on the righteous funk with an energy that is almost supernatural. "Colorblind" is a nasty funk lollipop dipped in sanctified soul, then sprinkled with rock and roll energy. I dare you to listen to this CD while sitting down - this is music that could make a paraplegic do the moonwalk.
"Colorblind" is a high energy romp that demands participation, both physically and emotionally. Personally, I think it's great that a musician as talented as Robert Randolph can use his outsized talent for something greater than simply blowing my socks off. While the playing is never less than stellar, the message always takes precedence; family, brotherhood, faith and happiness are in abundance here, but the material never sinks into a sea of platitudes. There is simply too much energy for any of the songs to get bogged down by their message. "Jesus Is Just Alright" is an old Doobie Brothers warhorse that had been sent to pasture years ago but by some miracle (and with a bit of help from Eric Clapton) Randolph and the family band make it sound like a Derby winner. Randolph might be one of the most exciting guitar players alive today, but "Colorblind" proves that he also has the smarts to let the band play like a band, and to let the songs speak for themselves. If you want to have a good time while listening to some high energy, inspired music, then pick up "Colorblind." A Tom Ryan 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Robert Randolph is the next big deal,
By Eli - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Colorblind (Audio CD)
The fiercest live band out there, Robert Randolph uses his studio time to make a studio-sounding album. If you want to know what the fuss is really all about, you better catch him live. As for Colorblind, the album combines the gospel church and the heaviest of metals. The artist is simply the next recipient of the crown. From Hendrix to SRV and now Robert Randolph, the title of "baddest" has a new bearer. Backed by Marcus on drums and Danyel on bass, arguably the best rhythm section in rock right now, and Jason on organ/fiddle, the band's true theme, love, shines brightly on this album. Contributions by Clapton, Dave Matthews and others complement the band's energy by adding familiar voices and sounds to entirely new ones.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Boy Rocks!,
By Todd and In Charge - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Colorblind (Audio CD)
Sure, he's tacking to create a more pure rock, hipper pop-friendly sensibility, and we've got guest stars joining him for a few songs, but this is no Santana Clive Davis fake-out -- these songs rock, Robert's pedal steel guitar sears and grooves, and while you can take the Church out of the Sinner, you can't take the sinner out of the Church.
BTW, I didn't find the remake of "Jesus is Just Alright" to be "tepid" at all -- The Clapper's voice and guitar meld nicely with the fat, tasty grooves laid down by Randolph and company, and I personally found their collaboration to be a highlight of the album. (But call me sentimental -- I still like the Byrds' version best....) In all, a solid followup to his last album, and one that I hope breaks him through to a larger, more diverse audience. |
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