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Electric Dirt [CD]

Levon Helm Audio CD
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Levon Helm was in the right place at the right time. He saw the birth of rock and roll and though he’s too much of a gentleman to say it, his role in helping to keep that rebellious child healthy is more than just instrumental.

On May 26, 1940, Mark Lavon Helm was the second of four children born to Nell and Diamond Helm in Elaine, Arkansas. Diamond was a cotton farmer who ... Read more in Amazon's Levon Helm Store

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  • Audio CD (29 Jun 2009)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B0026HYTG6
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 44,616 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Can you dig it? 25 July 2009
By G. E. Harrison TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
Following on from his recent mainly acoustic "Dirt Farmer" this excellent record carries on the Americana and bluegrass themes but also adds blues - we get two Muddy Waters songs "Stuff You Got To Watch" and "You Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had" (Electric Mud?). There are also a number of songs that sound very much like the Band - "Growing Trade", "White dove" and "Heaven's pearls" - the last two with wonderful harmonies from Levon's daughter Amy. There are also other nice covers - the Grateful Dead's "Tennessee Jed", Randy Newman's New Orleans-flavoured "King Fish" and the Staples Singers' "Move Along Train". And keeping with the gospel theme the record finishes with a rousing version of "I Wish I Knew How It Feels to Be Free" normally associated with Nina Simone.

Levon is in great voice throughout and particularly on "Growing Trade" I found his voice very moving with memories of his Band-mates who have passed and gone. The record, recorded at his own Woodstock studios and produced by Larry Campbell, sounds brilliant - with a nice relaxed and loose feel. In some ways it sounds similar to Bob Dylan's "Together through life", in that there are electric guitars and horns but also mandolins, fiddles and accordions etc. I think this is a better record than the Grammy-winning "Dirt Farmer" and it deserves to be a big hit.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Levon delivers again 2 July 2009
Format:Audio CD
On the back of 2007's excellent Dirt Farmer, Levon Helm delivers another hugely enjoyable album. If you were a fan of the Band (like me)you will love this and wonder why it took him so long to record an album that more than pays homage to one of the greatest groups ever.
That unmistakeable voice is in fine form as he delivers a heady mixture of folk, bluegrass and the blues.
Richard Manuel and Rick Danko would be proud(RIP).
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Victor HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
When I reviewed Levon Helm's previous album, 'Dirt Farmer', I rashly awarded it 5 stars as I thought it was one of the best albums I'd ever heard. That was a mistake, as this is even better, and I hove no way of giving it higher marks than its predecessor!

Dirt Farmer was an album of country/folksy, mainly acoustic tracks. Here the musical palette has been expanded to include blues, gospel and Cajun. It all fits together into a coherent whole though. The stand out track for me is the rousing cover og Muddy Waters' 'Stuff You Gotta Watch', one of two Waters covers on this album. It's hard to pick a standout though; the standard is pretty darned good throughout.

Levon's voice is in fine fettle, with that trademark clarity and soaring style still in evidence even after the throat cancer. The backing musicians are a decent bunch, and work well together. Backing vocals are once again provided by Helm's daughter Amy, and again their voices mingle to perfection. A foot tapping record, everyone involved seemed to be having a lot of fun, which is the way it should be.

A thoroughly enjoyable album which deserves to pick up lots of awards. recommended to anyone who likes good music.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Levon Helm - Electric Dirst
What a fine album this is! Levon's great voice and distinctive, punchy drumming are both to the fore on this, one of his final offerings. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hamish Vaughan
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful album - we miss you Levon
This is a very personal, perhaps nostalgic album of country tinged folk blues. Levon Helm's voice is very natural and evocative.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Colin Wells
4.0 out of 5 stars real americana
Ex Band member Helms stays just the right side of musical normality with this piece of true Americana. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Captain Kirk
5.0 out of 5 stars Bliss
Levon Helm giving a masterclass in how to make strong, evocative American rooted music. Then combined to make a beautiful album. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Derbysparks
2.0 out of 5 stars JUST OK
As a long time Fan of the Band, bought this on spec
Levon Helm still in good voice despite Health problems(A Real Trooper)

The song selection could have been better... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2011 by Mr. L. Holland
5.0 out of 5 stars Main Man Does It Again
Levon Helm, the greatest of all rock drummers, the most important part of the most important band in the history of Rock never fails to satisfy. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2010 by jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Levon hits new heights
Like watching a tight rope walker with no net. Levon Helm knows no fear when it comes to delivering a song. Brilliant - and even better than Dirt Farmer.
Published on 10 Aug 2010 by Pul
3.0 out of 5 stars Average voltage
Ok let's get the context straight-I have all the Band albums-some of them more than once-and quite a few of their solo efforts, also saw them live in the days between the sad... Read more
Published on 28 July 2010 by Gizmophobic
4.0 out of 5 stars levon helm
levon at his best, a little heavy at times on the gospile side, a couple of good rockers,and a great number where he sings solo acc. by a fiddel high flying not to be missed
Published on 5 Nov 2009 by Jack Olsen
4.0 out of 5 stars Class Act
For a long time,decades even,to me Leavon Helm was the drummer from The Band with the extra special singing voice who to my own shame just slipped off my radar. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by mick edge
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