Mind-melting second album from this New Orleans legend. A dense stew of bluesy guitar, hammond organ, clattering percussion, saxophone, soulful backup singers, and the man's own gravel-throated vocals over raw, buoyant grooves. Bursting with life but heavy with sorrow and anger, and rough around the edges, Babylon is a serious head-trip of an album, but it's definitely one worth taking.
Track listing:
1. Babylon
2. Glowin'
3. Black Widow Spider
4. Barefoot Lady
5. The Patriotic Flag-Waver
6. The Lonesome Guitar Strangler
This is not the land of milk and honey
This is a place where people sell their souls out for money
You might also like:
 |
| Aum - Resurrection (1969) |
 |
| Larry Coryell - Coryell (1969) |
Thanks! I always was curious as to how this stacked up against "Gris Gris" (which is, of course, one-of-a-kind).
ReplyDeletethank you!
ReplyDeleteThis post was my first experience (and it really was an experience) of Dr John's music... fell in love with it instantly. May the man rest in peace and this blog live forever.
ReplyDeleteI had the privilege of seeing him preform in Chicago a million years ago. In between songs, he told stories, and the best story was how he had his first lay in Chicago. Naturally that went over well to a drunk ass crowd of several thousands. THanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete