Atom Bomb
by The Blind Boys Of Alabama
The long-lived Grammy-winning gospel-blues group's latest finds them joined by David Hidalgo and Billy Preston.
| LABEL: |
Real World |
| RELEASE DATE: |
15 March 2005 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Gospel |
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100
Entertainment Weekly
The vibe isn't far removed from the funky frathouse spirit of a vintage Leon Russell album (note: That's a good thing). [18 Mar 2005, p.66]
90
PopMatters
It's already on my list as one of the absolute best albums of 2005.
70
All Music Guide
The Blind Boys of Alabama still know how to get to the soul of the matter.
70
Blender
This mix of gospel classics and classic-rock clunkers turns out to be a surprise keeper. [May 2005, p.116]
70
Mojo
This is their best album in 65 years. [May 2005, p.94]
70
Rolling Stone
Bomb is their most adventurous album to date.
60
Uncut
Their energy is extraordinary. [May 2005, p.97]
60
Paste Magazine
The Blind Boys of Alabama are probably the world’s hippest septuagenarians.
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