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The Holmes Brothers
Righteous! The Essential Collection
Album US 2002 on Rounder Records label
R&B/Soul and Blues (Gospel)
Andy Breslau described the Holmes Brothers' music as "gospel-infused doo wop funk," which pretty much captures the spirit and synthesis of their style. Combining old R&B, soul, and gospel, brothers Sherman and Wendell Holmes along with Popsy Dixon create a rich sound filled with lovely harmony. The intensity of the group's studio performances evokes a live feel, offering an inkling of what their performances at Lynch's in Manhattan must have sounded like during the '80s. Righteous! collects almost 75 minutes of material from the group's four Rounder albums, beginning with In the Spirit in 1990 and ending with Promised Land in 1997. The album kicks off with a bit of electric blues topped with a healthy dose of soul on "Got Myself Together," a song that jumps out of the gate at a gallop and holds to a steady gait for five minutes. Gospel-drenched pieces like "Promised Land," complete with electric guitar, will have non-believers singing along, while classics like "There Goes My Everything" combine classic soul with a touch of country. One also wouldn't want to miss the Holmes Brothers' takes on Tom Waits' "Train Song" and the Beatles' "And I Love Her." Breslau's liner notes, which travel back to the Holmes Brothers' residency at Lynch's, are both edifying and fun to read. While all of the albums the Holmes Brothers recorded for Rounder are worthy efforts, Righteous! offers a solid introduction to anyone who has missed out on their wonderful music.
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Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Got Myself Together | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 2 | Promised Land | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 3 | When Something Is Wrong With My Baby | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 4 | Fannie Mae | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 5 | The New and Improved Me | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 6 | I Surrender All | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 7 | Train Song | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 8 | None But the Righteous | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 9 | Dashboard Bar | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 10 | Don't Spare Your Sword | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 11 | I've Been a Loser | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 12 | Please Don't Hurt Me | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 13 | The Final Round | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 14 | There Goes My Everything | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 15 | There's a Train | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 16 | And I Love Her | The Holmes Brothers | ||
| 17 | Walk In The light | The Holmes Brothers |
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