J.J. Cale – Really (1972) *New* 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip

This album captures Cale in his most creative period, and reveals why his obscure sound is so often imitated by those in the know. Really flows like an album should, with its own distinctly mellow vibe.
This is music perfect for creaky old porches, rocking chairs, and hound dogs. The band shuffles along with a grooving country-blues edge that defines Cale’s unmistakable sound. His nimble guitar playing and mumbled singing style blend soulfully together on such songs as “I’ll Kiss the World Goodbye” and “Right Down Here.”
An understated guitarist of formidable talents, Cale steps out on Muddy Water‘s “Mo Jo” and his own tasteful “Changes.” The standout track is “Soulin’,” whose name really says it all. His song writing skills shine on “Lies,” a gritty lament about a no-good, two-timing woman. All in all, Really is a totally relaxed and loosely jamming session by one of the lesser known greats of the 70s. John Ballon, musthear.com

Track listing:

01. Lies
02. Everything Will Be Alright
03. I’ll Kiss the World Goodbye
04. Changes
05. Right Down Here
06. If You’re Ever In Oklahoma
07. Ridin’ Home
08. Going Down
09. Soulin’
10. Playing In The Street
11. Mo Jo
12. Louisiana Women

Personnel:

J.J. Cale – Guitar, Composer, Vocals
Mac Gayden – guitar, Slide Guitar
Bill Boatman – Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
Jimmy Capps – Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
Jimmy Johnson – Rhythm Guitar
Josh Graves – Dobro
Vassar Clements – Fiddle
Bill Humble – Trombone
Bob Phillips – Trumpet
Don Sheffield – Trumpet
Kossie Gardner – Organ
Barry Becket – Electric Piano
David Briggs – Piano
Bobby Woods – Piano
Charlie McCoy – Harmonica
Gary Gilmore – Bass
David Hood – Bass
Norbert Putnam – Bass
Norman Ray – Bass, Vocal
Bobby Ray – Bass
Joe Zinkan – Bass
Kenneth A. Buttrey – Drums
Roger Hawkins – Drums
Jim Karstein – Drums
George Soule – Drums
Farrell Morris – Percussion, Conga, Drums
Robert Tarrant – Conga
Produced by Audie Ashworth

Technicals:

Knosti RCM.
Michell GyroDec full version.
Funk Firm FXR II Tonearm.
Audio Technica AT33PTG/II MC Cartridge.
Harman Kardon HK990 Integrated Amplifier.
Gold Interconnects. E-MU 0204 Audio Interface.
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Click Repair 3.8.4