Eric Bibb – Painting Signs (2001)

When most people think of modern acoustic blues players they tend to think of Guy Davis, Keb Mo and Alvin Youngblood Hart. Eric Bibb is another name that should not be overlooked. His music is melodic and the lyrics are thought provoking and performed with a soulful quality not often heard anymore. The songs are exceptional. Listen for example to the spirtual "Hope In A Hopeless World" with the backup vocals performed by the Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir or the uplifting "Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down" with Wilson Pickett on the lead vocals and Linda and the choir backing him up. Bibb also gives special attention to Jimmy Reeds "Honest I do" and Hendrix' "Angel". This is a beautifully done album in every sense, and with an excellent sound quality.

Please note that this is an old but good rip (without log), made with an old version of EAC, and coming from my archives on external hard disc.

Personnel Includes:

Eric Bibb - vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar
Henry Spinetti - drums
Dave Bronze - programming, background vocals
Colin Linden - acoustic guitar
Linda Tillery - background vocals
Hans Theessink - mandolin
Chuck Anthony - guitar
Richard Studholme - guitar, electric guitar
Elouise Burrell - background vocals
Rhonda Benin - background vocals
Christer Lyssarides - dobro
Dave Rokeach - Drums
Bjorn Gideonsson - drums, percussion
Wilson Pickett - vocals
Steve Simpson - mandolin
Rafael Sida – percussion

Tracklist:

01. Kokomo
02. Hope In A Hopeless World
03. Five Miles Above
04. I Heard The Angels Singing
05. Delia's Gone
06. Got To Do Better
07. The Light Was Worth The Candle
08. Angel
09. Walkin' Home
10. To Know You
11. Honest I Do
12. Paintin' Signs
13. Don't Ever Let nobody Drag Your Spirit Down

Produced by Dave Bronze
Recorded and mixed at Tone Zone Studios, Kent, England

Sound Quality: 9/10