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The King of Swamp Rock, Louisiana-born singer/guitarist Tony Joe White, released the 10-song UNCOVERED in 2006. Although less star-studded than 2004's THE HEROINES, the album finds White once again trading confidently in the thick, hazy, blues-tinged style that helped define the genre of swamp rock. White isn't quite as fiery here as he was in the days of "Polk Salad Annie" and "Willie and Laura Mae Jones," but his bayou drawl--which is just that much more, well, swampy--and his slow-burn guitar playing nicely evoke steamy Louisiana nights. They combine to create a musical gris-gris all Tony Joe's own.
Personnel: Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); J.J. Cale, Michael McDonald , Waylon Jennings.
Uncut (p.134) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "That voice, along with the gritty material and the redneck noir settings, make for an extended-release musical narcotic." Dirty Linen (p.88) - "[The] high-profile guests will hopefully help bring some attention to his brand of simmering blues." No Depression (p.124) - "White's lyrical vision remains as sharp as a cottonmouth's fang, and he can still pack more emotional wallop into a whisper than a lot of cowpunk pretenders can summon..."
Not One Bad Thought Mark Knopfler, Tony Joe White With Mark Knopfler
5:35
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Did Somebody Make a Fool Out of You
4:50
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Louvelda J.J. Cale, Tony Joe White With Jj Cale
7:33
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Rebellion
5:24
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Shakin' the Blues (with With Waylon Jennings, Waylon Jennings)
5:19
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Rainy Night In Georgia
5:49
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Baby, Don't Look Down Michael Mcdonald, Tony Joe White With Michael McDonald
4:49
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Taking the Midnight Train
4:34
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Keeper of the Fire
4:50
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Uncovered Music Review
Customer Uncovered Reviews
Average Rating: (3.5 out of 5 stars)
Short of what I expected.... I know one can't expect every song an artist does to be comparable to the previous hits that artist has had.
That said....none of these come close.
Used to really like the style and voice of Tony Joe and hoping he can top this one in the future. Submitted by jt_bassman_2000 (Orlando, FL, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Incredible sound, great guitar Some of the greasiest blues in recent memory, excellently recorded. Clapton, Knopfler, and Cale shine on their guest guitar spots. In fact. J. J. and Tony Joe should seriously consider doing a an entire album together. The Swamp Thing qualities of Tony's voice perfectly suits the material. Submitted by Timbo (Lancaster, PA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Short of what I expected....
Incredible sound, great guitar
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