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After more than 40 years of making music, and over 30 as a solo artist, former Spencer Davis Group/Traffic singer Steve Winwood truly seems to have 9 LIVES, sounding as vital as ever on his ninth solo outing. Picking up on the Latin inflections of the preceding ABOUT TIME, percolating congas weave their way through most of the album, adding an insistent pulse. Unsurprisingly, the atmospheric blues-rocker "Dirty City," featuring an Eric Clapton guest appearance, garnered the most attention, but there are plenty of other pleasures here.
The jazzy soprano sax that floats over the congas and acoustic guitar on "Fly," and the floating textures of "Raging Sea," are evocative of Winwood's days in Traffic, while the invigorating organ tabs of "We're All Looking" bear a link to his Spencer Davis Group work. Throughout the album, churning, tension-filled riffs and syncopated Afro-Cuban rhythms provide an urgent undercurrent, proving that this elder statesman is no mere bloated classic-rocker.
Recording information: Wincraft Studios, England.
Photographers: Sam Erickson; Juan Pont Lezica.
Personnel: Steve Winwood (vocals, guitar, organ); Paul Booth (whistling, flute, saxophone); Eric Clapton, Tim Cansfield, Jose Pires De Almeida Neto (guitar); Richard Bailey (drums); Karl Van Den Bossche (percussion).
Audio Mixer: James Towler.
Uncut (p.90) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "NINE LIVES revisits the jam-based work of Traffic...and that's good news, because Winwood remains at his most compelling in immediate settings."
Q (Magazine) (p.148) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "True to form, his first album in five years is a very musicianly affair..." Steve Winwood 9 Lives Songs 9 Lives Music Review Average Rating: (3.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews bluesy, jazzy ,smooth
I love this album.....it reminds me of his old Traffic days; although some songs seem a bit repiticious they are very enjoyable. If you like Winwood in his "pop" days (Arc of a Diver, Highlife) you won't like this album. I did see him in concert last week and it was awesome....he still rocks!
Submitted by Sue (Buffalo, NY)
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I Dont Understand People...Its Awesome
I dont get people puttin this album down. Steve Winwood, since his days in Traffic has been into an eclectic mix of styles, and this is no exception. If you are looking for static rock and roll, then look elsewhere! Not only are the songs great on this album, but Steve truly shines!!! I love it, one of my favorites!!! Oh well, if people dont like it, I guess they cannot appreciate different forms of music....too bad...I highly Reccomend!!!!
Submitted by dougee841 (Waterbury, CT, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  About Time 2
This is almost About Time outtakes album. Same sounding but maybe more mellow. Anyway, 3 stars not 1??? Trust me, play it a few times, get into it and i'm sure you'll dig it. Ok?
Submitted by TrafficFan (Barleycorn, USA)
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Welcome Back Steve !
After being very disappointed with "About Time", I relished in the fact that Steve was going to put out a knock out album.
I love, LOVE LOVE LOVE this album. It's jazzy and bluesy at the same time.Totally different from his 80's music (which I still love, "Back in the High Life" is my favorite)- I won't be able to see him on tour, but to have this CD in my collection makes up for that.
Welcome back Steve, I missed you!!!
Submitted by Carolyn (Sacramento, CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Very disappointing
What more can I say, I was very disappointed with this disc. Winwood has done much better in past.
Submitted by rckmndl (Kansas City, Missouri) 
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