Bobby Whitlock Albums (8)
'Other Assorted Love Songs'
Release Date 1/1/2003
Tracks 14
Label The Domino Label
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What The Critics Say
From his days with Eric Clapton in Derek & the Dominoes, through his excellent session work and solo albums, Bobby Whitlock's talent has continued to spread itself across the canvas of rock & roll in shades of blue and other bright colors. With It's About Time, the colors blend into one of Whitlock's most intriguing creations yet. Beginning with the hauntingly beautiful "There She Goes," Whitlock adds subtle nuances to the canvas, one on top of the other, until his creation has been completed. And what a creation it is, highlighted by spirited re-recordings of a couple of tunes co-written with Clapton -- "Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad" and "Bell Bottom Blues" -- and backed up with great new songs like the lovely "Standing in the Rain" and the rocking "Born to Sing the Blues." The musicians Whitlock brings to the project, including Steve Cropper, Jim Horn, and Buddy Miller, are another reason for the album's undeniable energy. "Sold Me Down the River" rocks with a Little Feat-ish vibe and features dead-on background vocals from Ashley Whitlock, while "It's Only Midnite" is filled with soul and passion. "Ghost Driver" is a haunting story of one man's final, high-speed ride through the night. "I Love You," a plea for loved ones to express their feelings for each other before it's too late, caps off this fine set from a musician we haven't heard enough from in recent years. ~ Michael B. Smith, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Featuring many of the same musicians as his previous, One Of A Kind, Rock Your Sox Off mines similar sonic landscapes. The album is the expected mix of bluesy rockers and gritty soul, elevated above the ordinary by Whitlock's heartfelt vocals. Sweet Mother's Fun adds a little diversity, with mexican trumpets giving it a cantina blues sound. Also of note is a song he previously did with Eric Clapton's Derek and the Dominoes, Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad, here slower and more groove-oriented. In addition, the album features the top-notch production of Paul Hornsby and the gutsy guitar of relative unknown Jimmy Nalls. ~ Rob Caldwell, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
By the time of One Of A Kind, Bobby Whitlock had signed to southern-rock stalwart Capricorn Records. As a result, the album features some notable label-mate guests including Johnny Sandlin and members of the Allman Brothers. One of the highlights is Dickey Betts' tasteful and haunting slide on You Don't Have To Be Alone. Other notable tracks include Free And Easy (Way Of Lovin' You) which recalls Never Ending Song Of Love from Whitlock's days with Delaney & Bonnie and is a light and airy mini-masterpiece. Movin' On is one of the best songs from his entire career, featuring a driving rhythm section and amazingly tight band interplay. As usual, Whitlock injects everything he's got into his vocals, which range from a bluesy growl to a whisper. ~ Rob Caldwell, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Known more for his associations with other blues rockers, namely Eric Clapton and Delaney Bramlett, Bobby Whitlock was a talented songwriter in his own right, but this second lp loses the focus that his debut release had. To be quite honest, while not offensive or poorly arranged, most of the songs are rather uninspired mid-tempo southern rockers that sound all too much like Allman Brothers outtakes. Jimmy Miller's classic early '70s production work is a joy to hear for aspiring roots rockers and the Whitlock-penned ballad "You Came Along" is a sweet love song on par with his best work in the Dominoes. Also of note is the ridiculous cover art which shows a seemingly stoned Whitlock dressed head to toe in velvet and looking reagle inside the halls of an English manor. Clearly the stuff time capsules are made of. ~ Steve Kurutz, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
A former member of Delaney & Bonnie's backup band, as well as a member of Derek & the Dominoes, Bobby Whitlock's first solo record treads much of the same ground. With contributions from Delaney Bramlett, Whitlock turns in a solid effort filled with southern gospel influences ("A Day Without Jesus") and rootsy rockers. On the mournful ballad "Dreams of a Hobo" Whitlock shows that all his good material was not spent on the Derek & the Dominoes project. Though long out of print, this record is worth searching out for its encapsulation of early-'70s southern roots rock. ~ Steve Kurutz, All Music Guide
