Gatorhythms

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Gatorhythms
Studio album by
Marcia Ball
Released1989
GenreBlues
Length34:29
LabelRounder
ProducerMarcia Ball
Marcia Ball chronology
Hot Tamale Baby
(1985) 		Gatorhythms
(1989) 		Dreams Come True
(1990)

Gatorhythms is an album by the American musician Marcia Ball, released in 1989 through Rounder Records.[1][2] It was coproduced by Ball, who wrote or cowrote seven of the songs.[3][4] She supported the album with a North American tour.[5]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Chicago Tribune[3]
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings[6]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[7]

The Washington Post wrote that "'Find Another Fool' and 'You'll Come Around' are languid, heartfelt country-and-blues laments."[8] The Chicago Sun-Times concluded that, "for the first time in her vinyl career, Ball's voice is as powerful as her piano playing."[9] The Palm Beach Post determined that the album's "filled with gospel-flavored ballads, soulful laments and bluesy, boogie woogie party songs driven by her dynamic piano playing."[10]

Track listing[edit]

All tracks are written by Marcia Ball, except as noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."How You Carry On"Seth David; Mac Rebennack2:42
2."La Ti Da" 3:42
3."The Power of Love" 4:16
4."Mobile" 3:10
5."Find Another Fool" 4:20
6."Mama's Cooking"Marcia Ball; Stephen Bruton3:03
7."What's a Girl to Do"Lee Roy Parnell; Cris Moore3:28
8."Daddy Said" 2:43
9."You'll Come Around" 3:54
10."Red Hot"Lee Roy Parnell; Cris Moore3:11
Total length:34:29

Personnel[edit]

  • Marcia Ball - vocals, piano, accordion and organ
  • Don Bennett - bass
  • Rodney Craig - drums, cowbell and triangle
  • Stephen Bruton - electric, acoustic and slide guitars
  • Derek O'Brien - guitar on tracks 1, 7 and 9
  • James Hinkle - rhythm guitar on tracks 2 and 4
  • Jesse Taylor - guitar solos on tracks 4 and 10
  • Mark Kazanoff - tenor and baritone saxophones
  • Keith Winking - trumpet
  • John Blondell - trombone
  • Angela Strehli - background vocals
  • Lou Ann Barton - background vocals

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Having a Ball". Austin American-Statesman. 4 Feb 1989. p. E7.
  2. ^ Heim, Chris (28 Apr 1989). "Old-timers league". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. 88.
  3. ^ a b Heim, Chris (11 May 1989). "Recordings". Chicago Tribune. p. 19C.
  4. ^ DeVault, Russ (April 28, 1989). "R&B Singer Ball Bringing 'Gatorhythms' to Point". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. C6.
  5. ^ MacInnis, Craig (June 16, 1989). "Modest, unsung Ball keeps her 88s straight". Toronto Star. p. D12.
  6. ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
  7. ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. pp. 33–34.
  8. ^ Joyce, Mike (14 Apr 1989). "Marcia Ball's 'Gator' Made". The Washington Post. p. N23.
  9. ^ Hoekstra, Dave (June 9, 1989). "Women of the blues find notes of success". Weekend Plus. Chicago Sun-Times. p. 7.
  10. ^ Benarde, Scott (June 18, 1989). "Gatorhythms". The Palm Beach Post. p. 2L.
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