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- Summary: Co-produced with Dan Prothero, this is the eighth release for the Florida blues/funk/soul singer JJ Grey with his band Mofro.
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- Record Label: Alligator Records
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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| This River | |
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| Stare at a picture But there's nothing for it I pull on the bottle And watch this river Roll on by Trying to find purpose Trying to see... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Jun 21, 2013This River is surely the most accomplished album yet from Florida-based songwriter JJ Grey.
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Classic Rock MagazineJul 23, 2013This River is all gravy, and the perfect opportunity to make your acquaintance with an artist at the top of his game. [Summer 2013, p.95]
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Jun 13, 2013As with earlier releases, This River is a seamless mix of Southern soul, rock, funk and blues.
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Jun 13, 2013A classic mix of heart-tugging tunes and pound-your-boots rave-ups, This River might not be groundbreaking, but it sure is awfully good at what it sets out to do.
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MojoJun 18, 2013Although there are many acts occupying similar territory, the quality of Grey's songwriting and delivery elevates much of the material here. [Jul 2013, p.94]
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Jun 27, 2013Grey’s skills are undeniable, but this feels too all-encompassing to pass muster as a perfectly rounded album.
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Q MagazineJul 11, 2013Too much of This River is more The Commitments, less The Bar-Kays. [Aug 2013, p.98]