ROBBEN FORD
''INTO THE SUN''
MARCH 31 2015
42:08
1 Rose of Sharon (Robben Ford) 03:09
2 Day of the Planets (Robben Ford) 03:27
3 Howlin' at the Moon (Robben Ford, Kyle Swan) 03:45
4 Rainbow Cover (Robben Ford) 03:10
5 Justified (Robben Ford, Kyle Swan) (with Keb' Mo' & Robert Randolph) 04:04
6 Breath of Me (Robben Ford) (with ZZ Ward) 04:50
7 High Heels and Throwing Things (Robben Ford) (with Warren Haynes) 03:20
8 Cause of War (Robben Ford, Kyle Swan) 03:33
9 So Long 4 U (Gabe Ford) (with Sonny Landreth) 05:09
10 Same Train (Kyle Swan) 03:54
11 Stone Cold Heaven (Robben Ford, Pete Wasner) (with Tyler Bryant) 03:44
Brian Allen/Bass Guitar (Electric), Bass (Upright)
Tyler Bryant/Featured Artist, Guitar (Electric)
Jim Cox/Organ, Piano
Kim Flemming/Vocals (Background)
Robben Ford/Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Warren Haynes/Electric Slide Guitar, Featured Artist
Keb' Mo'/Featured Artist, Vocals
Sonny Landreth/Electric Slide Guitar, Featured Artist
Wes Little/Drums, Percussion
Herman Matthews/Drums
Gale Mayes/Vocals (Background)
Toss Panos/Drums
David Piltch/Bass Guitar
Robert Randolph/Featured Artist, Lap Steel Guitar
Kyle Swan/Harmonica, Vocals (Background)
ZZ Ward/Featured Artist, Vocals
REVIEW/AMG
by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Continuing his latter-day renaissance, Robben Ford widens his palette on Into the Sun. The very title suggests this 2015 album is bright and open, and it is. There's a nice, relaxed groove to this record as Ford plays as much Southern-fried soul and funky jazz as he does blues. All of these sounds intersect at Ford's sweet spot. He's a sly, versatile guitarist who can dip into a variety of styles without seeming like a dilettante, and on Into the Sun, that includes the lazy acoustic opener "Rose of Sharon," which finds its counterpart on "Justified," a backporch blues duet with Keb' Mo'. Other guests are here -- ZZ Ward shines on "Breath of Me," Warren Haynes spars on "High Heels and Throwing Things," Sonny Landreth shows up for "So Long 4 U" - a sign of Ford's generosity. Then again, this wide array of players fit neatly into Ford's soulful style, which is unified by its love of rhythm & blues - meaning both the groove and the long, yet unflashy, solos -- and open-hearted vibe.
3 1/2 Of 5
BIOGRAPHY/AMG
WEBSITE
TO THE TOP
''INTO THE SUN''
MARCH 31 2015
42:08
1 Rose of Sharon (Robben Ford) 03:09
2 Day of the Planets (Robben Ford) 03:27
3 Howlin' at the Moon (Robben Ford, Kyle Swan) 03:45
4 Rainbow Cover (Robben Ford) 03:10
5 Justified (Robben Ford, Kyle Swan) (with Keb' Mo' & Robert Randolph) 04:04
6 Breath of Me (Robben Ford) (with ZZ Ward) 04:50
7 High Heels and Throwing Things (Robben Ford) (with Warren Haynes) 03:20
8 Cause of War (Robben Ford, Kyle Swan) 03:33
9 So Long 4 U (Gabe Ford) (with Sonny Landreth) 05:09
10 Same Train (Kyle Swan) 03:54
11 Stone Cold Heaven (Robben Ford, Pete Wasner) (with Tyler Bryant) 03:44
Brian Allen/Bass Guitar (Electric), Bass (Upright)
Tyler Bryant/Featured Artist, Guitar (Electric)
Jim Cox/Organ, Piano
Kim Flemming/Vocals (Background)
Robben Ford/Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Warren Haynes/Electric Slide Guitar, Featured Artist
Keb' Mo'/Featured Artist, Vocals
Sonny Landreth/Electric Slide Guitar, Featured Artist
Wes Little/Drums, Percussion
Herman Matthews/Drums
Gale Mayes/Vocals (Background)
Toss Panos/Drums
David Piltch/Bass Guitar
Robert Randolph/Featured Artist, Lap Steel Guitar
Kyle Swan/Harmonica, Vocals (Background)
ZZ Ward/Featured Artist, Vocals
REVIEW/AMG
by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Continuing his latter-day renaissance, Robben Ford widens his palette on Into the Sun. The very title suggests this 2015 album is bright and open, and it is. There's a nice, relaxed groove to this record as Ford plays as much Southern-fried soul and funky jazz as he does blues. All of these sounds intersect at Ford's sweet spot. He's a sly, versatile guitarist who can dip into a variety of styles without seeming like a dilettante, and on Into the Sun, that includes the lazy acoustic opener "Rose of Sharon," which finds its counterpart on "Justified," a backporch blues duet with Keb' Mo'. Other guests are here -- ZZ Ward shines on "Breath of Me," Warren Haynes spars on "High Heels and Throwing Things," Sonny Landreth shows up for "So Long 4 U" - a sign of Ford's generosity. Then again, this wide array of players fit neatly into Ford's soulful style, which is unified by its love of rhythm & blues - meaning both the groove and the long, yet unflashy, solos -- and open-hearted vibe.
3 1/2 Of 5
BIOGRAPHY/AMG
WEBSITE
TO THE TOP
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