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23/05/2007 Mavis Staples’s standout new record
Thanks to Russell Parkinson: “Hot on the heels of Solomon Burke’s outstanding Nashville Album is the new We'll Never Turn Back, from another soul giant, Mavis Staples. Burke’s Nashville may have had too much of a country leaning for some listeners (to their loss) but this one is all soul, blues and gospel. “Ry Cooder produces and plays with a crack band including Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The sound is sparse, heavy and dark, yet at the same time lively and uplifting. Staples's improvised vocals often sound like Van Morrison at his very best. “This really is a standout record. Your readers should get it now - they won't be disappointed. Online reviews are all glowing but this by Jason Hammersla is probably the best: “… profoundly reflective of the American civil rights movement - and so intensely informed by the experiences of the performers… ensemble whose musicianship is unimpeachable.... inspirational… dark view of the civil rights struggle… Staples' raw anger bleeds through her vocals… Many of the lyrics are improvised, giving Staples even greater license to scream, mourn and name-drop in the service of her message. … the fervor of gospel to the despair of spiritual music. Instead of bringing listeners closer to the glory of heaven, she has brought heaven back down to earth.”
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