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Push Comes to Shove
John Hammond Jr.
Push Comes to Shove
Genres: Blues, Pop
 
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It's a precious few artists who reinvent themselves at the age of 64, but blues luminary John Hammond proves himself the ultimate untraditional traditionalist as the dozen stellar songs on Push Comes to Shove illustrate...  more »

     
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All Artists: John Hammond Jr.
Title: Push Comes to Shove
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Back Porch
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 1/23/2007
Genres: Blues, Pop
Styles: Electric Blues, Acoustic Blues
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 094636474120, 0020286105220, 002028610522

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It's a precious few artists who reinvent themselves at the age of 64, but blues luminary John Hammond proves himself the ultimate untraditional traditionalist as the dozen stellar songs on Push Comes to Shove illustrate. Push Comes to Shove marks an increased output in Hammond's original compositions- he penned five of the CD's 12 songs- and there's a bold collaboration with the album's producer, G.Love (the innovative and soulful Philly singer/guitarist and longtime Hammond fanatic), in the hip-hop-tinged blues of "Tore Down", as well as a handful of personalized renderings of traditional blues numbers, a musical modus operandi that has earned Hammond multiple Grammy nominations since his 1962 self-titled debut. Since then, Hammond has made 31 records and tours year-round, learning from and playing with musical greats and friends including Tom Waits, Muddy Waters, and Michael Bloomfield. Those unparalleled experiences and authenticity shine through brightly on Push Comes to Shove.

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CD Reviews

Smokin' From Start to Finish
Gregory Tutunjian | Newton, MA USA | 01/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD starts out strong and keeps delivering throughout. Gritty at times, persistently engaging and toe tapping. Actually, your whole body is going to be moving as you listen to this one.



Slow walkin/talkin blues at times, with a deep reach for meaning in delivery transitions back to kick-a** blues with gusto.



I'm planning to see John in March (Bath, ME) and this is great preparation."
Smokin' blues from a master
Ned Burks | Berryville, Virginia USA | 02/01/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Another gut-wrenching, terrific outing for John Hammond. I've been listening to John's music for 30 years, and he just keeps getting better. I saw him at Wolf Trap last night and he was superb. John is best known for his highly original guitar and harmonica takes on the blues classics, both acoustic and electric. Here he expands his repertoire by adding a raunchy "blues meets hip hop" version of the classic "Tore Down" with hip hop artist G. Love that will knock your socks off. First class music from a first class artist."
The new mono???
jah sky | Chicago, Illinois USA | 04/01/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've admired John Hammond for almost 39 years now. I'm glad that he's back to using an electric band again. This recording is killer! I think the fact that it was recorded in analog as opposed to digital is what gives it the raw edge.If you like your blues gritty and downright real, you'll love "Push Comes To Shove". Can this analog recording be the new mono for the 21st century? Hope more artists record this way...it's warmer...or in this case...HOT!! This CD and John's recent output remind me of his early electric Vanguard and Atlantic recordings. This guy is an unheralded Americon icon."