Title: B.B. Driftwood – Southward Bound (2012)
Genre: Folk, R&B, Soul
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC
B.B. Driftwood, real name Bengt Skoghoft, may sound like a Southern bluesman, but he hails from far beyond the U.S. South. His debut SACD, Southward Bound, blends blues with rock, gospel, country, and R&B, echoing Eric Bibb while showcasing his unique style. Driftwood wrote all the album’s songs, infusing Cuban/Brazilian rhythms and top-notch musicianship. The title track features his bluesy voice, unusual chords, and Sebastian Notini’s skilled percussion. Backing vocals by Paris Renita and others add a Leonard Cohen-like polish. Standout tracks like “Sweet Elizabeth” bring zydeco flair, with Driftwood playing multiple instruments, supported by musicians like Staffan Astner. “A Way To Celebrate” shines with thoughtful lyrics and lasting melodies, reminiscent of The Wire’s “Way Down in the Hole.” “Strange How Things Can Turn Around” features Eric Bibb’s 12-string guitar, blending gospel and tight rhythms. Driftwood’s Otis Redding-inspired “Love Must Prevail” and the instrumental “Aliki Moonlight” round out the diverse album. Recorded by Sweden’s Opus 3, this SACD offers superior DSD sound quality, delivering a spacious and relaxing listening experience.
Tracklist:
01. Southward Bound
02. She Shines
03. Adrift
04. Sweet Elizabeth
05. A Way To Celebrate
06. Close To The Sun
07. Strange How Things Can Turn Around
08. Indian Summer
09. Love Must Prevail
10. Shady Tree
11. Old Crazy Heart
12. Aliki Moonlight
Personnel:
B.B. Driftwood – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion, harmonica
Eric Bibb – 12-stringed acoustic guitar
Staffan Astner – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Gunnar M. Lidstrom – electric guitar
Johan Lindstrom – pedal steel, lap steel
Sven Lindvall – upright bass
Peter Forss – upright bass, fiddle
Per Lindvall – drums, percussion
Sebastian Notini – percussion
Daryl Hunt – backing vocals, organ
Paris Renita – backing vocals
Monica Tornkvist – backing vocals
Sylver Logan Sharp – backing vocals
Maria Winther – backing vocals
Oscar Skogholt – backing vocals
Cecilia Skogholt – backing vocals
Note:
Produceb by Bengt Skogholt.
Recorded by Jan-Eric Persson.
Mastered at Stockholm Mastering.
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