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Brother to the Blues | 
 enlarge | Artists: Tab Benoit, Billy Joe Shaver, Jim Lauderdale, Louisiana's Leroux
Label: Telarc
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
Buy New: $11.77
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 68179
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 83639
UPC: 089408363924
EAN: 0089408363924
ASIN: B000EYK4EE
Release Date: April 25, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Pack It Up - Tab Benoit, Chandler, Gonzalez | | • | Bring It on Home to Me - Tab Benoit, Cooke, Sam | | • | Brother to the Blues - Tab Benoit, Rowell, Edwin E. | | • | Why Are People Like That? - Tab Benoit, Guidry, Robert C. | | • | I'm on Your Side - Tab Benoit, Lauderdale, Jim | | • | I Heard That Lonesome Whistle - Tab Benoit, Davis, Jimmie H. | | • | If You Love Me Like You Say - Tab Benoit, Taylor, Little John | | • | Comin' on Strong - Tab Benoit, Shaver, Billy Joe | | • | So High - Tab Benoit, Benoit, Tab | | • | Grace's Song - Tab Benoit, Lauderdale, Jim | | • | Moon Coming Over the Hill - Tab Benoit, Benoit, Tab | | • | Somehow - Tab Benoit, Benoit, Tab | | • | Can't Do One More Two-Step - Tab Benoit, Pollard, Jeff |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Louisiana native Tab Benoit has been slinging his swamp-R&B-blues-rock concoction for the better part of 15 years, and from the sound of this disc's opening two tunes, it seems that little besides his backing band has changed. But when the title track kicks in with sorrowful fiddle, crying pedal steel (also played by Benoit), and a lovely, lonely honky-tonk melody, it's clear the singer/guitarist has decided to visit some unique territory. Country stalwarts Jim Lauderdale and Billy Joe Shaver swing by to provide duet vocals for Benoit's versions of their songs. Even Hank Williams Sr.'s "I Heard That Lonesome Whistle" gets covered as Benoit finds the blues at the heart of the country standard. Those who are not county lovers need not be concerned that Benoit has gone all George Jones on them. He still grinds out slabs of tough bayou rocking in the crackling "So High" and the opening "Pack It Up." There's also a heartbreaking, loungey, slow blues ("Somehow") and a soul-seared cover of Sam Cooke's "Bring It on Home to Me" that shows how effective Benoit is as an interpretive vocalist. The funky Little Feat/Neville Brothers-styled "Can't Do One More Two-Step" truly brings it home on a diverse outing that stretches boundaries and adds depth to Benoit's already impressive roots. --Hal Horowitz
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| Customer Reviews:
 A mixing of his roots with his unique sound January 4, 2008
Patrick E. Erdner (Mankato, MN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tab Benoit is by far my favorite blues artist that I have seen perform on many an occassion. I own every one of his cds and when this special project cd came out I didn't hesitate to buy a copy. As stated in other reviews the title is somewhat misleading but that made no difference to me. I absolutely love the album and it shows another side of Tab that you might not otherwise get to see although he does play some of these songs during his live performances as well. If you have never seen him play your really missing out.
You are only cheating yourself if you don't add this to your collection. April 5, 2007
John E. Rathbun (Iowa City, Iowa)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It's hot, it's cool, it's cajun, blues, soul, folk and country performed like no other can. Tab Benoit is a humble and unfortunately under-recognized artist who blinds you live and lights you up with his recordings. This is the kind of stuff we've been waiting for. No more bored musicians. Tab handles a guitar with the ease of SRV, the soul of Jimi and the heart of the Bayou.
very good November 5, 2006
Mike Reynolds (Middletown, CT United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A morning jazz show (WRTC) played Pack it up, Bring it on home to me & Why are people like that and I bought this CD the next day. I love Sam Cook songs as those whom sing them. A little slower than most sing Bring it on home, it was brrillian! As is all of this CD! Reminded me of Chris Tofield but with a Louisiana twang & for certain our country influence! I'm 45 & thought they no longer make music this good. You'll like this!
Artists influence apparent June 15, 2006
Joe (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Tab's previous albums had acute cajun and root influence. On this CD the instrument choice and powerful deep vocals made this apparent. Blues and country fans alike will appreciate the artisty and song choice. This album not only keeps Tab's current fans, but also creates a possible new audience. Overall great sound quality and fantastic buy.
 Interesting, if not misleading title! June 1, 2006
deepbluereview (SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA USA)
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
Tab Benoit is one of my favorite blues artists and I particularly like it when he mixes the blues with a little Cajun flavor from the Bayou. That being said, I was taken by surprise at the lack of blues on this release. The CD consists of mostly hillside country music complete with pedal steel, banjo and fiddle. Something tells me that if he titled this recording to reveal its true contents, sales would be somewhat dismal. Tab's tip of the hat to the songs which he knew as a child will be better appreciated by some country fans but, it is sure to leave blues fans a little unsatisfied. Especially knowing that we may have to wait another year or two for a suitable new release.
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