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Joe Cocker: Out of RehabReview created: 11/09/99
by: kcfoxy -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Great Ensemble, Less Pitiful Gyrations
Great Ensemble, Less Pitiful Gyrations
Cons:
Some Elusive High Notes
Some Elusive High Notes
Do you remember the original Joe Cocker? In 1969, before his voice sounded like shredded wheat? Before the spasmodic hand movements? When he knew where he was; WHO he was? A cross between an English pitbull and John Riggins, Joe Cocker was about as close to English gospel and blues as there was. Hooking up with Leon Russell, Rita Coolidge, and the whole, aptly named, Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour, Joe began his decent into rock and roll hell. Hey, he's one of the poster kids, along with Ozzie Ozborne, Jimmy Page, et al, of VH1's "Where Are They Now/Behind the Music" shows. No, he'll probably...
Review ID: 10000000000249867
Joe Cocker Comes Home.Review created: 07/03/00
by: EdSmith -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Joe Cocker returns to peak form.
Joe Cocker returns to peak form.
Cons:
Many of these songs are remakes of earlier Cocker releases.
Many of these songs are remakes of earlier Cocker releases.
This is one of Joe Cocker's better albums, and certainly one of the best two or three I've purchased this year. Over the years he has given us many different versions of certain songs, much like a jazz musician running through endless variations of a single chord. On Organic he gives us remakes of Delta Lady, Many River to Cross, High Lonesome Blue, You Can Leave Your Hat On, and You Are So Beautiful. These aren't mere run-throughs of previous hits; on most he manages to surprise us and find a new twist to a familiar song. The group of musicians assembled by producer Don Was is highlighted by.
Review ID: 10000000000249866
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