Gatorhythms is an album by the American musician Marcia Ball, released in 1989 through Rounder Records.[1][2] It was coproduced by Ball, who wrote or cowrote seven of the songs.[3][4] She supported the album with a North American tour.[5]

Gatorhythms
Studio album by
Released1989
GenreBlues
Length34:29
LabelRounder
ProducerMarcia Ball
Marcia Ball chronology
Hot Tamale Baby
(1985)
Gatorhythms
(1989)
Dreams Come True
(1990)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Chicago Tribune    [3]
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings    [6]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide     [7]

The Washington Post wrote that "'Find Another Fool' and 'You'll Come Around' are languid, heartfelt country-and-blues laments."[8] The Chicago Sun-Times concluded that, "for the first time in her vinyl career, Ball's voice is as powerful as her piano playing."[9] The Palm Beach Post determined that the album's "filled with gospel-flavored ballads, soulful laments and bluesy, boogie woogie party songs driven by her dynamic piano playing."[10]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Marcia Ball, except as noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."How You Carry On"Seth David; Mac Rebennack2:42
2."La Ti Da" 3:42
3."The Power of Love" 4:16
4."Mobile" 3:10
5."Find Another Fool" 4:20
6."Mama's Cooking"Marcia Ball; Stephen Bruton3:03
7."What's a Girl to Do"Lee Roy Parnell; Cris Moore3:28
8."Daddy Said" 2:43
9."You'll Come Around" 3:54
10."Red Hot"Lee Roy Parnell; Cris Moore3:11
Total length:34:29

Personnel

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  • Marcia Ball - vocals, piano, accordion and organ
  • Don Bennett - bass
  • Rodney Craig - drums, cowbell and triangle
  • Stephen Bruton - electric, acoustic and slide guitars
  • Derek O'Brien - guitar on tracks 1, 7 and 9
  • James Hinkle - rhythm guitar on tracks 2 and 4
  • Jesse Taylor - guitar solos on tracks 4 and 10
  • Mark Kazanoff - tenor and baritone saxophones
  • Keith Winking - trumpet
  • John Blondell - trombone
  • Angela Strehli - background vocals
  • Lou Ann Barton - background vocals

References

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  1. ^ "Having a Ball". Austin American-Statesman. 4 Feb 1989. p. E7.
  2. ^ Heim, Chris (28 Apr 1989). "Old-timers league". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. 88.
  3. ^ a b Heim, Chris (11 May 1989). "Recordings". Chicago Tribune. p. 19C.
  4. ^ DeVault, Russ (April 28, 1989). "R&B Singer Ball Bringing 'Gatorhythms' to Point". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. C6.
  5. ^ MacInnis, Craig (June 16, 1989). "Modest, unsung Ball keeps her 88s straight". Toronto Star. p. D12.
  6. ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
  7. ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. pp. 33–34.
  8. ^ Joyce, Mike (14 Apr 1989). "Marcia Ball's 'Gator' Made". The Washington Post. p. N23.
  9. ^ Hoekstra, Dave (June 9, 1989). "Women of the blues find notes of success". Weekend Plus. Chicago Sun-Times. p. 7.
  10. ^ Benarde, Scott (June 18, 1989). "Gatorhythms". The Palm Beach Post. p. 2L.