Ronnie Earl - Now My Soul (CD)

On his fourth album in four years, Earl proves that he's robust enough to muscle through a set of swinging jazz (Jimmy Smith's "Blues for J"), sizzling gospel ("Walking on the Sea" with the Silver Leaf Gospel Singers), and explosive blues (everything else) with strapping aplomb. As opposed to his previous almost entirely instrumental disc, vocals are featured on about half of these tracks. Kim Wilson sings and plays electrifying harp on four songs, of which a blistering 10-minute version of Otis Rush's "Double Trouble" is a career highlight for both musicians. Earl's burning leads show both an emotional drive and a restraint that make these live-in-the-studio tracks so riveting.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Blues for J - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
2. Double Trouble - Kim Wilson
3. Feel Like Goin on - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
4. Abandoned - Kim Wilson
5. Walkin on the Sea - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
6. Black ; White - Kim Wilson
7. Kay Me Dear - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
8. Maxwell, Mudcat and Per - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
9. My Buddy Buddy Friends - Kim Wilson
10. Walter Through Kim - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
11. #7 - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
12. The Magic of Sam - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
13. Bonus Track - Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters