2005-04-01
Jimmy LaFave has perhaps the most valuable asset that any singer/songwriter can have - an unmistakable voice.That mournful warble and a rootsy, high-energy approach has helped him to navigate the waters for the past 15 years.
Blue Nightfall is his 6th release, and first for Red House Records. The record finds him dialing it back a notch or two to get to the heart of the matter. The album contains many largely folk-based love and revival songs with gentle fiddle and piano accompaniment.
Radoslav Lorkovic adds greazy organ to the few upbeat blues and rockabilly shuffles that are peppered throughout the record.
LEVON HELM
The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vol. 3
PAPERCUTS
You Can Have What You Want
French Horn Rebellion
Classically Trained
Grant-Lee Phillips
Virginia Creeper
BACKYARD TIRE FIRE
Vagabonds and Hooligans
VARIOUS
Grand Rapids Compilation
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