2009-02-07
After a killer CD last time out ("The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster"), could the Texas-based blues-and-soul-woman deliver another great set? The answer is simply yes. "The Truth According" covers acoustic, electric and gospel blues with equal expertise, lyrically and musically. Her originals are great, starting with the opening organ strains of "Stone Love," through the tough title track and on to gospel of "Joy on the Other Side" and the straight blues of "Tears of Pain." If that weren't enough, she serves up some Patty Griffin and Eric Bibb covers. Foster has a great sense of phrasing, both vocally and with the instrumental accompaniment. Everything works. And that's the truth. B-Soul 02/09 Michael J.Big Ron Hunter
Pouring Out The Blues
RUTHIE FOSTER
The Truth According to Ruthie Foster
CASH BOX KINGS
BLACK TOPPIN
BIG HEAD BLUES CLUB
100 YEARS OF ROBERT JOHNSON
ROOMFUL OF BLUES
HOOK, LINE & SINKER
Deb Callahan
Sweet Soul
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