Smooth Groove From Start To Finish
Adam E. Maroney | Arizona | 08/04/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Mercenary" will surely go down as one of Dr. John's best efforts. The good doctor places a new spin on each of these classic Johnny Mercer tunes, making each one his own, while still staying true to Mercer. As soon as you put this disc in, there's not a bad moment! Especially good tracks are "I'm An Old Cowhand" and "Tangerine" (both instrumentals). The good doctor also adds some of his own, unique spoken (and sung) perspectives in some of the tracks (be sure to check out "Lazy Bones" to see what I'm talking about). An excellent addition to the collection of any fan of Dr. John or the fan of good music in general. Highly recommended."