Capricorn

"The decision to expand out of the blues base of his previous releases was a natural one. Eddie's invigorating voice is close enough to that of Al Green, at least in spirit, that he has played entire sets covering songs of the legendary Memphis singer. With a batch of eight fresh originals written (along with brother and producer Lane Kelly) in the style of early '70s Southern soul, he brought in a 12-piece band, including horns and female backing singers to corral the funky, swampy groove so prevalent in the finest music of that era ... The songs are tough, the performances are rugged and real, and Eddie 9V is clearly on his way to greater acclaim by following the music that initially, and still, inspires him".

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"There's a lot to like about Capricorn. Eddie 9V's lyrics are honest and direct as always, but the songwriting is a step above previous efforts. His voice continues to age nicely, showing late-night gruff as well as a high-range falsetto that sparkles. Arrangements and production also hit the mark, and while some blues purists might miss a bit of the stripped-down rawness of Little Black Flies, they should quickly come around after hearing how the band can tackle soul and funk with equal aplomb. Now three-for-three, Eddie 9V continues his streak of joyful, organic, genre-bending gems".

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