1. Free at Last
2. Make a Better World - The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, King, Earl [1]
3. How I Got Over
4. You Got to Move
5. Across the Bridge
6. You Better Mind
7. Down by the Riverside
8. If I Could Help Somebody - The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Williams, Marion
9. Uncloudy Day
10. A Prayer - The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Mayfield, Curtis
11. I've Got a Home
12. I'll Fly Away - The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Brumley, Albert E.
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For their new album four-time Grammy winners The Blind Boys of Alabama recorded in New Orleans for the first time in their almost 75 year history. Amongst the musicians supporting include legendary pianist/producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. After performing together for over six decades, The Blind Boys of Alabama have enjoyed one of the more striking comebacks in recent memory. Their last several albums have earned these hipster septuagenarians the best reviews and record sales of their career, and a completely new, contemporary audience. This album is a fusion of style and nuance that links many disparate aspects, both chronological and geographical, of American musical tradition.
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For their new album four-time Grammy winners The Blind Boys of Alabama recorded in New Orleans for the first time in their almost 75 year history. Amongst the musicians supporting include legendary pianist/producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. After performing together for over six decades, The Blind Boys of Alabama have enjoyed one of the more striking comebacks in recent memory. Their last several albums have earned these hipster septuagenarians the best reviews and record sales of their career, and a completely new, contemporary audience. This album is a fusion of style and nuance that links many disparate aspects, both chronological and geographical, of American musical tradition.
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Down in New Orleans
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2008-01-29)
- Publisher: Time Life Entertainment
- Label: Time Life Entertainment
- Studio: Time Life Entertainment
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 7 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #3636
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0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Not impressed 2008-08-19
Comment: I purchased this without hearing first based on a review in The Absolute Sound magazine. I do not like it at all. I know the Blind Boys have recorded some nice stuff in the past so I took a chance with this. This is not my taste at all.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: A record as good as its cover 2008-05-01
Comment: Had to give a shoutout to the great cover art, which looks like a weathered sign, and matches the rugged red clay harmonies on the record. Backed by the best musicians you'll hear anywhere (as a keyboard player, I would sell my soul to the devil for Allen Toussaint's skills), the Blind Boys deliver a powerful gospel record. I had initially feared that the record would consist of overly-familiar songs and arrangements, but everything here sounds fresh, even "Down by the Riverside." Their version of Toussaint's "Make a better world" is a highlight.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: 70 Years of Joy 2008-03-06
Comment: Formed 70 years ago with only Jimmy Carter remaining from the original group, these guys continue to provide joyfull uplifting music. This Soul/Gospel/Jazz influenced collection is helped along by being recorded in The Big Easy with assistance from Allen Toussaint,Hot 8 Brass Band ,the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and a hot rhythm section.
Any one who enjoys good music will enjoy this recording.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Great Music 2008-03-05
Comment: As a Blind Boys fan, it's not surprising that I enjoy this CD but having their vocals combined with New Orleans-style music makes this special. I highly recommend this.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Their best work yet! 2008-02-05
Comment: This HAS to be The Blind Boys of Alabama's best work yet! The album is full of amazing talent, including the Hot 8 Brass Band, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and even Allen Toussaint. My favorite song is "Free At Last," which I just saw them do on Conan O'Brien last week. If you're looking for a Blind Boys' record to buy this is the one - you won't be disappointed, I highly recommend it.
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