Product details
- Label Easy Eye Sound
- Artist Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2019
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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Cypress Grove by Jimmy "Duck" Holmes.
Jimmy "Duck" Holmes delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Jimmy "Duck" Holmes's performance delivers authentic emotional power rooted in blues tradition. The balance between technical skill and expression defines great blues.
Album Story:
Released under Easy Eye Sound, "Cypress Grove" by Jimmy "Duck" Holmes is an extraordinary testament to the raw and authentic sound that defines contemporary blues. Recorded in the historic setting of Mississippi, this album captures Holmes' deep roots in the blues tradition while also showcasing his innovative artistry. With every note and lyric, listeners are invited into the soulful ambiance of the Cypress Grove, a place that not only inspired the music but weaves together the rich narrative of blues history. Holmes’ unique slide guitar techniques, coupled with his gravelly voice, create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that immerses you in the essence of the Mississippi Delta, challenging the listener to reflect on the struggles and joys of life.
What sets "Cypress Grove" apart from typical blues albums is not just its authenticity but its profound ability to connect the past to the present. Each track tells its own story, drawing from the well of personal experiences and the broader historical context of African American culture. Holmes stands as a bridge between generations
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Hard Times
A2. Cypress Grove
A3. Catfish Blues
A4. Goin' Away Baby
A5. Rock Me
B1. Little Red Rooster
B2. Devil Got My Woman
B3. All Night Long
B4. Gonna Get Old Someday
B5. Train Train
B6. Two Women
Credits:
Perry Shall - Design, Layout
Alex Skelton - Engineer [Assistant]
Caleb VanBuskirk - Engineer [Assistant]
Daniel Krieger - Lacquer Cut By
Richard Dodd - Mastered By
Allen Parker - Mixed By
Dan Auerbach - Mixed By
Alysse Gafkjen - Photography By
Dan Auerbach - Producer
Allen Parker - Recorded By, Engineer
Notes:
Marcus King appears courtesy of Fantasy Records.
Jimmy "Duck" Holmes would like to thank Dan Auerbach, Vencie Vernado, Michael Schulze, Dick Waterman, Mike Munson, Robert Connely Farr, Drew Bennett, Tom Osborn, and Ted Drozdowski.
As the last of the Bentonia Blues musicians, Duck would also like to pay tribute to and honor Henry "Son" Stuckey, Jack Owens, Cornelius Bright, Skippy James, Tommy Lee West, Bud Spires, Adam Slater, Jacob Stuckey, Dodd Stuckey, and Bird Slater.
Duck has devoted his life to the Bentonia Blues.
He owns and operates Mississippi's oldest surviving juke joint - The Blue Front Cafe, runs the oldest blues festival - The Bentonia Blues Festival, and recently started his own blues record label - Blue Front Records.
For more information, Duck said to "look it up on the computer."
© & ℗ 2019 Easy Eye Sound. All Rights Reserved.
Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
EES-011
Sound Quality:
Raw, immediate energy with perfect balance – warm guitar tone, powerful vocals, solid rhythm. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: Easy Eye Sound
Catalog Number: EES-011
Release Year: 2019
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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