Weight of the World

by Joe Louis Walker

Overview

Working with producer Eric Corne, Joe Louis Walker constructs Weight of the World as something of a showcase for his own diversity. Grounding himself in soul-blues, Walker stretches this form to include the string-drenched "Hello, It's the Blues" and the jaunty, organ-driven jazz of "You Got Me Whipped," as well as the funky workouts of "Count Your Chickens" and "Waking Up the Dead." Groove may be at the forefront here, but there's still plenty of space for Walker's guitar and robust vocals, elements that may be familiar yet aren't worn. He plays with vigor throughout Weight of the World, while Corne keeps things lean, tight, and efficient, a combination that results in a rollicking good time. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	02/17/2023
Label:	FORTY BELOW
UPC:	0762183711424

Tracks

1. The Weight of the World
2. Is It a Matter of Time?
3. Hello, It's the Blues
4. Waking Up the Dead
5. Don't Walk Out That Door
6. Count Your Chickens
7. Blue Mirror
8. Root Down
9. Bed of Roses
10. You Got Me Whipped

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Louis Walker   Primary Artist,Lead,Harmonica,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background),Guitar (Nylon String)
Mark Pender   Trumpet
David Ralicke   Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
Eric Corne   Guitar,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Gia Ciambotti   Vocals (Background)
Eric Gorfain   Violin
Geoff Murfitt   Bass
Eddie Jackson   Bongos
John Medeiros   Drums,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Scott Milici   Organ,Piano,Clavinet,Wurlitzer,Farfisa Organ,Fender Rhodes,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Mark Pender   Horn Arrangements
Joe Louis Walker   Composer
Eric Corne   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Mastering
Mark Chalecki   Mastering
Eric Gorfain   String Arrangements
Gabriel Jagger   Composer
Karl Korju   Graphic Design
Brandon Morrison   Assistant Engineer
Mickey Deneher   Photography