Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack) is best known for his late 1960s psychedelic-Creole masterpieces Gris Gris, Babylon, and his 1973 collaboration with Allen Toussaint, In the Right Place. Dr. John blended psychedelia and traditional New Orleans funk to create a sound uniquely his own. Dr. John became associated with New Orleans itself. He later released albums that varied in quality from good to very good. Dr. John’s concerts earned a reputation for being spirited affairs. However, despite this activity, it seem as if Dr. John’s best work was behind him.
Now, with the release of Locked Down, that judgment will have to be revised. Locked Down music sizzles with energy. In many ways, the music on this CD equals or exceeds Dr. John’s best work. Give this funky CD a listen! GRADE: A
TRACK LIST:
1. Locked Down 4:59
2. Revolution 3:25
3. Big Shot 3:48
4. Ice Age 4:23
5. Getaway 4:35
6. Kingdom Of Izzness 3:37
7. You Lie 4:45
8. Eleggua 2:53
9. My Children, My Angels 5:06
10. God’s Sure Good
He’s an absolute legend here in Louisiana. We love him!
I’ve always been a fan of Dr. John, too, Deb. But I was blown away by his latest CD.
Glad to hear this is good. He did a great version of “After You’ve Gone” on Hugh Laurie’s New Orleans CD last year.
Yes, Jeff, that was a great rendition of “After You’ve Gone” by Dr. John.
After You’ve Gone.
I have a CD of his somewhere. Don’t know if I ever played it.
I have most of Dr. John’s CDs, Patti. I’d rank all of them from good to very good.