GETTIN' MY GROOVE BACK is Elvin Bishop's first new studio release since 1998 and marks a recording comeback after a period of personal misfortune for the artist. Featuring Bishop's skin-tight band including trombone player... more » Ed Early, Steve Willis on keys, Ian Lamson on guitar and drummer Bobby Cochran (who also contributes strong lead vocals on I'm So Glad and Party 'Til The Cows Come Home). Specials guests include Henry Butler, Roy Rogers and Norton Buffalo.« less
GETTIN' MY GROOVE BACK is Elvin Bishop's first new studio release since 1998 and marks a recording comeback after a period of personal misfortune for the artist. Featuring Bishop's skin-tight band including trombone player Ed Early, Steve Willis on keys, Ian Lamson on guitar and drummer Bobby Cochran (who also contributes strong lead vocals on I'm So Glad and Party 'Til The Cows Come Home). Specials guests include Henry Butler, Roy Rogers and Norton Buffalo.
"One of Elvin's better efforts. It's great to see him still at it and continuing to display the same soulful groove mixed in with his own unique humor. I did not think he would ever top what I though was his best effort in recent years (Don't Let the Bossman Get You Down), but except for a couple of tracks this one is there. Only Elvin can sing a song about drinking and partying (Blues Train) and slip in a line about not being a drinker anymore. What a classic Bishop song. Being a Tulsa boy myself, I'm proud that Elvin's beginnings were in the red dirt of Oklahoma!"
Wonderful release
Samuel B. King | Concord, NH | 09/22/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I'm so sorry to hear about Elvin's recent misfortune, I was not aware of that. I had the opportunity to meet him when he was playing during the early 80s and one could not meet a more gracious performer. I saw this disk last week and, based on his playing in the Butterfield band (I know it was 40 years ago, but...it was East/West for cryin' out loud)I immediately picked it up. Its been playing constantly on my car CD machine ever since. He managed to achieve, on some songs, the vocal and gritty guitar sound of those early recordings reminicent of Guitar Slim and John Lee Hooker. A particular standout is "Blues Train". Wonderful jazzy riffs and nasty backup vocals. He's back with a strong album and its great to see!! Good one, Elvin!"
Fenderbender
Paul J. Kliment Jr. | Vestal,NY USA | 12/07/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you have any reservations about buying this cd,don't.Relax and purchase in confidence. This is an excellent and fun set of songs from Elvin and friends.Outstanding"
Gripping stuff from a middle-aged bluesman
M.H. Flinterman | Utrecht, the Netherlands | 08/23/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Elvin Bishop has always been one of my favorite artists. His great guitar riffs and good humour always have given his albums a certain edge. This time, some songs on the album show a more reflective Bishop than usual. And he's got a very good reason to be reflective: His daughter and ex-wife were murdered. The blues has helped him ("Come on blues") to deal with this gruesome fact and after five years he sings "I'll be glad when I get my groove back again". The fun side of Elvin has not disappeared though. Songs like "That's my thing" and "He's a dog" can really make your day!
The music is great, he has invited a couple of really good musicians to support him on this album, like Henry Butler on piano.
The only reason I don't give five stars, but only four, is the short running time of the album (about 40 minutes). But I sure do hit the 'Repeat'-button a lot!"
Some of the Best from the Best
Fred L. Walk | Mpls., Mn. | 12/05/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The latest release by an American Blues Icon- Elvin is the real thing, not a remade, re-mixed, re-hashed blues wanna-be. His original style of singing, guitar playing, and song writing are a refreshing change of pace from so much of the "Blues" released nowadays. Helluva sense of humor which is rare these days, plus some introspective songs. Elvin always has a great band and some great friends drop by to sit in!!
Do yourself a favor and buy this CD- then, unless you've got a hole in your soul, you WILL buy more!!!"