Dion - Bronx In Blue
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Artist: DionEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2010-12-17
Music Label: Dimensional Music Recordings LLC/The Orchard
Soundtracks:
- Walkin' Blues
- You're The One
- I Let My Baby Do That
- Who Do You Love
- Built For Comfort
- Crossroads
- Travelin' Riverside Blues
- You Better Watch Yourself
- How Many More Years
- Terraplane Blues
- Honky Tonk Blues
- Baby What You Want Me To Do
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Music Review: Dion hits it out of the park!
Rating: 5 Stars
With 2006 barely settling in, we have already been blessed with what very well might end up being the sleeper album of the New Year - Dion's "Bronx In Blue." Diehard fans already know that the country and blues sounds that Dion grew up listening to as a teenager have long been an integral part of the fabric of his sound. Evident in many of his earliest hit rock `n' roll records of the late 1950's and early 60's, these very influences helped formed the basis of what would be a half-century musical journey - one that's still going strong!
For a brief history lesson: Dion recorded a number of traditional blues and electric blues-rock recordings in the mid-60's during his tenure with Columbia (many remaining unreleased until the excellent "The Road I'm On" 2-CD compilation), and would eventually experiment with a tasteful blend of coffee house folk and blues with a series of incredible but criminally underrated albums for Warner Bros. in the early 1970's. Yet, it's hard to believe that it's taken Dion over 40 years to release an entire album of mostly traditional acoustic blues and country blues recordings. The bottom line though is that it was well worth the wait. "Bronx In Blue" delivers the goods in spades!
Recorded in just two days, this "unplugged" album is somewhat reminiscent of the formula used on his "Sit Down, Old Friend" album of 1970, an album that helped originate the back-to-basics genre in the context of an established artist. Just Dion's amazing voice, his fluid acoustic guitar work (w/ the occasional lead guitar overdub as also played by him), and in this particular case a drummer as well. Though, while that album was a gentle mix of coffee house folk and blues tunes (many self-penned), this record is firmly entrenched in a more traditional sound - equally as unique and strong as that LP was, yet completely fresh at the same time. Highlights include a terrific, almost-hypnotic version of Bo Diddley's Who Do You Love, the Robert Johnson track Walkin' Blues with its foot-tapped beat, the sly Built For Comfort and Dion's own If You Wanna Rock And Roll (a new interpretation of a song first done on his "Deja Nu" album). The biggest news here, for those who might only be familiar with his classic singles of days gone by, is that Dion is quite the skilled guitar player! He was even honored with his own signature guitar in the Martin line a few years ago. It's an adept blend of thumb-finger picking and percussive, rhythmic hammering - perfectly in tune with the grooves within. As far as his singing goes -- what else needs to be said -- he's one of the all-time greats and in particularly good form on this album. His voice being the perfect blend of rich textures and colors.
As Dion once said in reference to his style: "It's not white, it's not black...it's Bronx." This has never been more evident then it is here on "Bronx In Blue." It's as intimate and heartfelt a CD as you're likely to ever hear. Check it out...your ears will thank you! Five stars.
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As the voice behind such frothy oldies as "Runaround Sue," "The Wanderer," and "Ruby Baby," Dion doesn't spring to mind when one thinks of great blues interpreters. But this stripped-down session--the singer accompanies himself on acoustic guitar with just a hint of percussion--shows the former teen idol to be a convincing and affecting folk-bluesman. While nobody will confuse Bronx in Blue with Son House, Dion is in exceptional form, as he interprets about a dozen classics and contributes a newly written song. Even attempting to cover such crusty, trusty warhorses as "Crossroads" (one of four Robert Johnson tracks here), Howlin' Wolf's "How Many More Years?," and Jimmy Reed's "Baby What You Want Me to Do" is a daring move, but Dion succeeds due to his sense of integrity, obvious love for the genre, and an enthusiasm that leaps from the speakers.His voice is clear and emotional, his guitar playing frisky yet surprisingly accomplished--and the sheer joy Dion conveys on tracks like Hank Williams Sr.'s "Honky Tonk Blues" is contagious. The exceptional recording quality brings an immediacy and intensity to the performance, making Bronx in Blue a revelation for both oldies lovers and roots blues fans. --Hal Horowitz
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