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Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings
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World&Music.grJan 6, 2008It could had been better but who needs perfection when you have sensation?
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OliverP.Oct 20, 2007Bettye LaVette finally takes her place along side the great singers in the business. It's a place where she ALWAYS belonged, but for reasons now being revealed, was left behind. Now, she's winning awards, appearing in top places and getting the recognition and critical acclaim afforded to only great stars. Her new CD is wonderful and richly deserving of awards. GIVE THEM TO HER!
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FredW.Oct 20, 2007Astounding!
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donl.Oct 20, 2007Simply one of the best records released in 2007. Joe Henry is tough to beat as a producer (see 2005 Hell to Raise) and Patterson Hood doesn't but so what? Bettye LaVette sings like her life is on the line, every song, every note. This is intense music and well worth the listen. Essential.
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ChrisKNov 25, 2007
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It gets better with each listen, and stands so far outside the realm of anything her better-known peers are doing today that it's almost scary.
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The singer's whiskey-stained voice infuses those words with a fierce mix of pride, hurt, resignation, sadness, strength, and humility--traits that make her one of the finest R&B singers of her generation. There are other riveting moments rivaling that from this deeply moving set.
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Despite her co-conspirators, LaVette proves again that she's the star of the show.