- Audio CD (10 Feb 2009)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Pid
- ASIN: B001PPLL3E
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,003,874 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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The Sunday Times, (Clive Davis), April 27, 2008
(4 stars) Bibb possess one of the most soulful voices around...A stylish curtain-raiser for his UK tour.
Album Description
The acclaimed blues/roots guitarist and songwriter Eric Bibb has produced his finest set of recordings to date in the new album, 'Get Onboard'. Recorded in Nashville and completed in Stockholm, the album features Bonnie Raitt and Ruthie Foster as guest performers.
'Get Onboard' has been in the works since recording began in Nashville in May 2007. Eric is joined by a stellar line-up of musicians headed up by Bonnie Raitt (slide guitar on "If Our Hearts Ain't In It") and including a duet ("Conversation") with Ruthie Foster. The Nashville band included producer Glen Scott on keyboards and backing vocals, Tommy Sims (Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Clarkson, Eric Clapton) on guitar, bass and backing vocals, Lemar Carter on drums (Carrie Underwood, Joss Stone, India.Arie) and other Nashville musical luminaries. Producer Glen Scott then took the tracks back to Stockholm to complete with his own 'house' musicians - many of whom appeared on Bibb's previous album 'Diamond Days'.
Eric describes his latest creation as follows: "My new album 'Get Onboard' is, without a doubt one of the most exciting projects of my career. It's a further exploration into the place where blues meets gospel and soul."
Personnel:
Eric Bibb - (guitar, vocals), Bonnie Raitt - (slide guitar - 5), Ruthie Foster - (vocals - 9), Tommy Sims - (electric bass & guitar), Chuck Anthony - (electric guitar), Glen Scott - (keyboards, tambourine), Staffan Findin - (trombone), Andreas Andersson - (saxophone), Peter Lindhamre - (trumpet), Jenny Bohman - (harmonica), Staffan Astner - (slide guitar), Orville Johnson - (mandolin), Chuck Campbell - (pedal steel), Janne Robertson, Javier Solis, Lemar Carter - (drums), and others
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Eric Bibb's albums they all sound quite the same. This is not a problem when you like someone's style and songs are good enough.
This time we get the usual bunch of well intentioned blues with a couple of stellar guests that do not add very much really . The problem is that songs are neither exciting nor execrable, leaving things somewhere in the middle and paving the way for a couple of yawns.
My favourite song is Pockets and Bonnie Raitt's slide is always nice to hear.
If you are new to Eric Bibb try ealier efforts like Friends or Painting Signs.
If not, I would say that this is not his best. So, if you are not the biggest fan, save your money for a hopefully more inspired future release.
This time we get the usual bunch of well intentioned blues with a couple of stellar guests that do not add very much really . The problem is that songs are neither exciting nor execrable, leaving things somewhere in the middle and paving the way for a couple of yawns.
My favourite song is Pockets and Bonnie Raitt's slide is always nice to hear.
If you are new to Eric Bibb try ealier efforts like Friends or Painting Signs.
If not, I would say that this is not his best. So, if you are not the biggest fan, save your money for a hopefully more inspired future release.
Format:Audio CD
Last year I saw him perform live and what a delight. If only he'd got on Jools Holland.
He is quite unique and extremely skilled.
My favourite song is Pockets which is a very catchy number.
Many of the tunes on this album are spiritual and relay a special message.
Well worth collecting his music.
He is quite unique and extremely skilled.
My favourite song is Pockets which is a very catchy number.
Many of the tunes on this album are spiritual and relay a special message.
Well worth collecting his music.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
"This is a train I wanna catch . . . . "
23 Mar 2008
Format:Audio CD
as has been true for me with Eric Bibb's last records, there are at least five songs on this one that I can see myself still listening to twenty years from now . . . . . and in the meanwhile, I'm sure enjoying all the other songs on this album as well . . . . .while there are some I'm more partial to, I don't think there is a "weak" song on this disc. . . .
once again, if you know Eric Bibb, you don't need me to tell you to check this record out, cause I know you gonna. . . . .and I reckon you are gonna be real glad you did . . . .
some might say that Eric Bibb's physical voice is not spectacular. . . . . but my response to that is it is way good enough for me . . . . and, his singing voice combined with the simplicity and heartfelt-ness of his writing make for an often heady mix. . . . .
he is clearly deeply rooted in his musical traditions. . . . . and one of the beauties of his music is how he works within the tradition to bring forth a living music of this moment . . ..sorta like an artist as craftsman, adding often subtle touches of beauty and modern insight to the work of his predecessors . . . .. and along the way, his blues become both touching and uplifting, and his love songs real and joyful in the moment, and his gospel way beyond the confines of christianity. . . .
I don't know if this record is "better" than Eric's last two, but I do know that for me the opportunity of being able to listen to the unfolding of his music the last few years is a beautiful (and inspiring) thing. . . . .knowing that the range of music I get exposed to is really limited, and realizing that the following is a serious (and rather lame, and simplistic) over generalization, still, I will say that usually I find that if it is funky it ain't got Truth , and if it has Truth, it ain't funky . . . . . to my ear (and mind and heart), Eric Bibb's recent music both speaks truth and plays funky . . . . . . and "Get on Board" does this in spades . . . . . I don't know about you, but there ain't much more I can ask for than that . . . .
once again, if you know Eric Bibb, you don't need me to tell you to check this record out, cause I know you gonna. . . . .and I reckon you are gonna be real glad you did . . . .
some might say that Eric Bibb's physical voice is not spectacular. . . . . but my response to that is it is way good enough for me . . . . and, his singing voice combined with the simplicity and heartfelt-ness of his writing make for an often heady mix. . . . .
he is clearly deeply rooted in his musical traditions. . . . . and one of the beauties of his music is how he works within the tradition to bring forth a living music of this moment . . ..sorta like an artist as craftsman, adding often subtle touches of beauty and modern insight to the work of his predecessors . . . .. and along the way, his blues become both touching and uplifting, and his love songs real and joyful in the moment, and his gospel way beyond the confines of christianity. . . .
I don't know if this record is "better" than Eric's last two, but I do know that for me the opportunity of being able to listen to the unfolding of his music the last few years is a beautiful (and inspiring) thing. . . . .knowing that the range of music I get exposed to is really limited, and realizing that the following is a serious (and rather lame, and simplistic) over generalization, still, I will say that usually I find that if it is funky it ain't got Truth , and if it has Truth, it ain't funky . . . . . to my ear (and mind and heart), Eric Bibb's recent music both speaks truth and plays funky . . . . . . and "Get on Board" does this in spades . . . . . I don't know about you, but there ain't much more I can ask for than that . . . .
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Classic! Peace & Harmony in a Chaotic World
2 April 2008
Format:Audio CD
This is one of the best blues CD's I've heard in a long time. I've had "If Our Hearts Ain't In It" by Eric Bibb & Bonnie Raitt on repeat all night long. Talk about a way to find peace and heart and soul in a chaotic world.
Way to go, Eric, way to go... great rendition with Bonnie Raitt. Fabulous. Thank you so much, this is just the kind of spirit feeling music I have needed for so long. You've given me a whole new world to explore, filled with peace and harmony in a blues world. Can't wait for the whole CD to get here!
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Had to repost this review I found on a very interesting blog: David Blue "says it all."
[...]
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Eric Bibb - Get Onboard (Telarc).
Recorded in Nashville, Get Onboard has been on the production line since May 2007 and Bibb says that it has been one of the most exciting projects of his career. He hits the nail on the head when he says "It's a further exploration into the place where blues meets gospel and soul". He uses the best session musicians around as well as special guests Bonnie Raitt and Ruthie Foster. The soulful and spiritual Spirit I Am is a great opener and Bibb's sweet voice will smother you in honey. The Promised Land is bluesy and bouncy and New Beale Street Blues is a jazzy, New Orleans blues. The latter is another tribute to the great city that is still recovering from Katrina. The eponymous title track has a vocal that is so sweet and so clear. It also has great harmonies and he has more soul than heaven itself. If Our Hearts Ain't In It has Bonnie Raitt on slide guitar and a big production to match. All I can say about Pockets is that it is an Eric Bibb song if there could ever be one. The voice, the gentle approach and the understated instrumentation are his hallmarks.
The gentle acoustic vibes continue with River Blues, which is not, as the title suggests, a blues in the truest meaning of the word. This is followed by Deep In My Soul and that's where he has rested. Folk, country, gospel it covers so much. Conversation is a slow, precise and heartfelt blues duet with Ruthie Foster and the understated brilliance of God's Kingdom has, as the title suggests, Gospel overtones Step By Step stays much in the same vein and the final track, Stayed On Freedom, lifts the pace a little with a country blues. This arrangement of the Civil Rights anthem, which in turn was adapted from a traditional spiritual, hits the spot
Eric, and his producer Glen Scott, may just have unleashed a future classic.
[...]
David Blue.
Way to go, Eric, way to go... great rendition with Bonnie Raitt. Fabulous. Thank you so much, this is just the kind of spirit feeling music I have needed for so long. You've given me a whole new world to explore, filled with peace and harmony in a blues world. Can't wait for the whole CD to get here!
---
Had to repost this review I found on a very interesting blog: David Blue "says it all."
[...]
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Eric Bibb - Get Onboard (Telarc).
Recorded in Nashville, Get Onboard has been on the production line since May 2007 and Bibb says that it has been one of the most exciting projects of his career. He hits the nail on the head when he says "It's a further exploration into the place where blues meets gospel and soul". He uses the best session musicians around as well as special guests Bonnie Raitt and Ruthie Foster. The soulful and spiritual Spirit I Am is a great opener and Bibb's sweet voice will smother you in honey. The Promised Land is bluesy and bouncy and New Beale Street Blues is a jazzy, New Orleans blues. The latter is another tribute to the great city that is still recovering from Katrina. The eponymous title track has a vocal that is so sweet and so clear. It also has great harmonies and he has more soul than heaven itself. If Our Hearts Ain't In It has Bonnie Raitt on slide guitar and a big production to match. All I can say about Pockets is that it is an Eric Bibb song if there could ever be one. The voice, the gentle approach and the understated instrumentation are his hallmarks.
The gentle acoustic vibes continue with River Blues, which is not, as the title suggests, a blues in the truest meaning of the word. This is followed by Deep In My Soul and that's where he has rested. Folk, country, gospel it covers so much. Conversation is a slow, precise and heartfelt blues duet with Ruthie Foster and the understated brilliance of God's Kingdom has, as the title suggests, Gospel overtones Step By Step stays much in the same vein and the final track, Stayed On Freedom, lifts the pace a little with a country blues. This arrangement of the Civil Rights anthem, which in turn was adapted from a traditional spiritual, hits the spot
Eric, and his producer Glen Scott, may just have unleashed a future classic.
[...]
David Blue.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Erick Bibb has got my attention
22 May 2008
Format:Audio CD
I just recently have been turned on to Eric. It is a quality of Blues done by the old guys. It's pure. In his blues he speaks to us all about our priorities and how it could be so much better if we would let God in our life. He doesn't beat you over the head with it. But it is spiritual and freedom motivated.
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