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1/2 The organic, timeless quality of that voice -- especially haunting on Helm's own tale of a farmer's struggle, "Growing Trade" -- is offset by the sweetness of his daughter Amy's harmony singing, as well as by bright eddies of slide guitar and mandolin.
1/2 Though perhaps not so startling a work as its predecessor, the Grammy-winning Dirt Farmer, Levon Helm’s new album nevertheless extends its authentically rootsy earthy themes.
1/2 Though perhaps not so startling a work as its predecessor, the Grammy-winning Dirt Farmer, Levon Helm’s new album nevertheless extends its authentically rootsy earthy themes.
| Levon Helm | Primary Artist, Mandolin, Drums, Vocals |
| Howard Johnson | Tuba |
| Larry Campbell | Dulcimer, Acoustic Guitar, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Background Vocals, Guitar (Resonator), Vocal Harmony |
| Clark Gayton | Trombone, Tuba |
| Brian Mitchell | Organ, Piano, Accordion, Harmonium |
| George Recile | Background Vocals |
| Catherine Russell | Vocals, Guest Appearance |
| Jay Collins | Tenor Saxophone, Background Vocals, Vocal Harmony |
| Jimmy Vivino | Organ, Electric Guitar |
| Steven Bernstein | Trumpet, Cornet, Alto Horn |
| Teresa Williams | Acoustic Guitar, Autoharp, Vocal Harmony |
| Brian John Mitchell | Organ, Piano, Accordion, Harmonium |
| Amy Helm | Mandolin, Bass Drums, Vocal Harmony |
| Byron Isaacs | Bass, Background Vocals |
| George Receli | Background Vocals |
| Erik Lawrence | Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone |
| Happy Traum | Composer |
| Jerry Garcia | Composer |
| Randy Newman | Composer |
| Robert Hunter | Composer |
| Roebuck "Pops" Staples | Composer |
| Larry Campbell | Arranger, Composer, Producer, Horn Arrangements |
| Justin Guip | Engineer |
| Levon Helm | Arranger, Composer |
| Rich Lamb | Composer |
| Muddy Waters | Composer |
| Doug Sax | Mastering |
| Carter Stanley | Composer |
| Allen Toussaint | Arranger, Horn Arrangements |
| Georgette Cartwright | Creative Services Coordinator |
| Glenn Patscha | Composer |
| Steven Bernstein | Arranger, Horn Arrangements |
| Amy Helm | Composer |
| Byron Isaacs | Composer |
| Fiona McBain | Composer |
| Sanwook "Sunny" Nam | Mastering |
| Michael Dubois | Artwork |
| The Levon Helm Band | Horn Arrangements |
| William E. Taylor | Composer |
| Anthony Leone | Composer |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
Great music for sitting around visiting with friends or by yourself. Really enjoy it while driving.
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Posted October 1, 2010
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Fans of The Band, or just fans of good ol' timey country will love this album. Dirt Farmer is still my favorite, but Electric Dirt is wonderful! I've worked in a band with Levon's nephew Terry Cagle, and that's how I really began to love The Band...and now, I love Levon, too! Keep recording, Levon, as long as you can!!!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Levon Helm and his band have followed up their Grammy Winning "Dirt Farmer" with a brand new assortment of tunes that reinforces their importance to American Music. Helm, who needs no further proof that he is a national treasure for his contributions and innovation to the history of music, does his legend proud on this album. His distinct vocals which get stronger every day, keep the listener spellbound as he treads upon the continuum of emotions from "Heaven's Pearls" "I Wish I knew How it Would Feel to be Free."
The Levon Helm Band pays beautiful tribute to late Woodstock songwriter and musician Happy Traum with a moving rendition of Traum's "Golden Bird."
Levon and harmony vocalists Amy helm and Teresa Williams demonstrate vocal grace on this lovely tune.
Guitarist Larry Campbell once again shows on each track why he should be considered one of the world's best musicians as he consistently delivers his soul on each piece.
It is such a gift to have the Levon Helm Band making music. They are truly an American Classic.
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Posted October 1, 2010
As with all of the Band and previous Helm albums, this one has deep roots in southern, rock, folk-blues, Chicago blues, country, and gospel with a smattering of Dixieland when the horn section really gets its blood going. The title itself pays homage to Blues great Muddy Waters, who titled one of his albums "Electric Mud") and two of Muddy's songs are included here. While somewhat tamer and more polished than the tour shows (the Rambles), still Electric Dirt's overriding impression is the pure soul and fun of this music whether played as a traditional folk or rock and roll. Helm grew up playing rock and roll when rock and roll itself was being born and growing up. It's as much a part of him, and his music, as the Arkansas cotton fields where he grew up. Age and the travails of time have worked their way on Levon's voice - it's not the same liquid tone that one heard on "All La Glory" on the Band's "Stage Fright" album. But it's a soulful, "high lonesome" sound that you feel when you hear it.
The song selection is a broad mix, as if Levon pulled a list of favorites from his radio listening as a kid in the 50s and as lift the roof rock and roll drummer in the 60s. If you want to hear some old Band tunes thrown in, then check out the album listed below. But here on Electric Dirt, without any of The Band tunes, Levon's taste s great.
If you like Helm's music, you have to listen to the recording "FestivaLink presents Levon Helm Band MerleFest Ramble at MerleFest 4/26/08" It's as exciting as the shows, and deftly recorded, with the 11 piece band including vocalists, keyboards, 4-piece horn section, Larry Campbell Amy Helm . . . pretty much the same line up that was used for much of "Electric Dirt". Some of the great old The Band tunes are in the mix of country, soul, gospel, folk, and rock and roll, all wrapped up in one solid, tight, and versatile band.
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Posted October 26, 2009
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Mark Deming
In a musical career that has spanned six decades, Levon Helm has made more than a few excellent albums working with other folks -- most notably as drummer and vocalist with the Band, as well as backing Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Muddy Waters, John Martyn, Rufus Wainwright, and literally dozens of others. But as a solo artist, Helm's record has been considerably spottier, with well-intended disappointments outnumbering genuine successes, so it's good to report that at the age of 69, Helm has found his second wind as a recording artist, cutting two of his most satisfying solo sets in a row. Following 2007's excellent Dirt Farmer, Electric Dirt is every bit as impressive and finds...