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WANDER THIS WORLD is an Enhanced CD, which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.
WANDER THIS WORLD was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
When a wave of blues-playing wunderkids (Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Monster Mike Welch) arrived on the scene in the '90s, 16-year-old Jonny Lang was out alongside them with his debut LIE TO ME. On his follow-up, WANDER THIS WORLD, Lang once again teams up with ex-Prince mate David Z for yet another excellent collection of R&B-tinged blues.
Not yet old enough to drink, Lang has a voice that rings with the tone of an old soul, particularly on the late Luther Allison's "Cherry Red Wine," the album's only cover. Although this teen shreds impressively on songs such as the scorching "Still Rainin'," he shows an affinity for Memphis soul on "Second Guessing" and "Walking Away" and clavinet-driven funk on both "Before You Hit The Ground" and "I Am." When he's not channeling Otis Redding's spirit or rooting around in Prince's musical neighborhood, Lang's impressive range allows him to update the blues without making it sound readymade for a beer commercial. This results in an ominous title track whose main character's restless spirit is juxtaposed with the salvation flowing from "Leaving To Stay," a song wrapped in soulful redemption, countrified piano and a joyful chorus.
Recorded at Seedy Underbelly Studios & Oarfin Studios, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Sound Kitchen, Nashville, Tennessee.
Personnel: Jonny Lang (vocals, guitar); Tommy Burroughs (acoustic guitar, background vocals); Jack Holder (guitar, keyboards); Steve Cropper, Kevin Bowe (guitar); Paul Diethelm (dobro); Eric Leeds (saxophone); Bruce McCabe, Ricky Peterson (keyboards); David Smith (bass); Richie Hayward (drums); Bekka Bramlett, Jimmy Davis, William Brown, Jessica Boucher, J.D. Steele, Jevetta Steele, Fred Steele, Billy Steele (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: David Z. .
Recording information: Oarfin, Studios, Minneapolis, MN; Seedy Underbelly Studios, Minneapolis, MN; Sound Kitchen, Nashville, TN.Q (12/99, p.122) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...this follow-up broadens the playing field to include R&B, hard rock and white soul. The depth and economy of his playing and a voice that sounds as if it's been doused in Wild Turkey and hung out to dry remain the distinguishing factors..." Jonny Lang Wander This World Songs Wander This World Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)    List All Reviews One of the best blues player around When I first heard this cd I was in seventh heaven. I love the blues and every cut on this cd is a hit. Not many musicians can cut an album or cd and have everyone a hit. I've bought copies and given them to friends and they all want to hear more of him. I hope he plays his music for many years. If you enjoy the blues you have to have this cd in your collection. Submitted by Stan (Howe, Ok, USA) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
absolutely great it was just six years back that i started listinin to his songs.. and i must say this is one of the best album i have every come across..breaking me Submitted by sapant (bangalore) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Only 16?! Amazing talent for someone so young. The world is ready to meet the next blues master~ Submitted by George (California) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
As Good As The First I'd heard Johnny Lang on the radio and couldn't believe he was only 16. Then one of my daughters brought home the CD "Lie To Me" and I just about wore it out. Now I'm ready to wear this one out, too. Submitted by Greg (Seattle, WA) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
One of the greatest CD's of the last decade! For me it's one of the rare CD's with music coming straight from the soul. More You listen to it, more You like and appreciate it. It's hard to define this music, it's none of pure styles but a mix of different influences (blues, R&B, soul, gospel und something undefined), put together in very harmonious set of sounds. It's astonishing how such a Young Man can have so much to say!!! Submitted by Alexander (Lodz, Poland) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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