Dirt on My Diamonds, Vol. 1

by Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Overview

Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd headed to the famed FAME studio in Alabama for a session that proved to be the genesis for Dirt on My Diamonds, Vol. 1. From the moment the title track kicks off the proceedings, the FAME connection is evident: it and "Sweet & Low" both are punctuated by the kind of big, punchy horns that are associated with FAME. The horns are present throughout the album, as are soulful grooves that are reminiscent of a variety of different R&B styles, from funk to sweet soul. The vibes are sunny, but Shepherd isn't indulging in nostalgia. He's blending different eras, spiking the proceedings with a rampaging cover of Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," then camouflaging a pointed social commentary on "Best of Times" with gonzo wah-wah guitars and drum loops. At eight tracks, this first volume of Dirt on My Diamonds breezes by, but that's also its charm: it's a concentrated blast of good times. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	11/17/2023
Label:	Provogue
UPC:	8712725746263
Rank:	13497

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kenny Wayne Shepherd   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Kevin McCormick   Bass
Zac Rae   Keyboards
Joe Krown   Keyboards
Joe Sublett   Saxophone
Mark Pender   Trumpet
Chris Layton   Drums
Jim McGorman   Keyboards
Marshall Altman   Percussion,Turntables,Vocals (Background)
Noah Hunt   Vocals
Tomy King   Keyboards
Corrina Gill   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Eric "ET" Thorngren   Mixing
Bernie Taupin   Composer
Chris Steffen   Engineer
James LeBlanc   Composer
Elton John   Composer
Kenny Wayne Shepherd   Composer,Producer,Group Member
Marshall Altman   Composer,Producer,Programming
Ken Shepherd   Executive Producer
Noah Hunt   Group Member
Phillip White   Composer
Dylan Altman   Composer
Greg Logan   Photography
Roy Koch   Artwork
Jim Arbogast   Photography