Bring 'em in

Product Details

Artist : Buddy Guy
Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0828767242620
Label : Zomba
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 2006-01-23
UPC : 828767242620

ASIN : B000AOJ9X0

Track Listings for

Disc-1
1. Now You’re Gone
2. Ninety Nine and ½
3. What Kinda Woman Is This
4. Somebody’s Been Sleeping In My Bed
5. I Put A Spell On You (featuring Carlos Santana)
6. On A Saturday Night
7. Ain’t No Sunshine (featuring Tracy Chapman)
8. I’ve Got Dreams To Remember (featuring John Mayer)
9. Lay Lady Lay (featuring Anthony Hamilton)
10. Cheaper To Keep Her / Blues In The Night
11. Cut You Loose
12. The Price You’ve Gotta Pay (featuring Keith Richards)
13. Do Your Thing

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Customer Reviews

A blues album for people who don't like the blues (2008-09-20)

I had another title, "a misguided pop album from a talented bluesman", but in the end I just went with the above. This is not blues, people. Have you actually heard blues music? This is like people calling Eric Clapton's post 1995-albums "blues" because they've heard that Eric Clapton is a blues guitarist. Used to be, guys. Used to be.Sure, Buddy Guy plays some smouldering lead guitar on songs like "Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed" and "Cut You Loose", the two best songs on the album by far, but unfortunately there are two or three mediocre or downright bad songs for every good one here. A pretty good cover of "Ninety Nine and a Half (Won't Do)" and a nice "The Price You Gotta Pay" featuring Keith Richards, side by side with a complely misguided, psychedelic "I Put a Spell on You" featuring Carlos Santana and an equally wrong-footed "Ain't no Sunshine" featuring Tracy Chapman. It's not a bad song, but it's not one for Mr Guy."Dreams to Remember" is a great soul tune, but we don't really need one more version of it, especially not this unoriginal copy-paste-reading featuring the nondescript tenor of John Mayer and some soggy backing vocals. And it is followed by an incredibly boring "Lay Lady Lay" which is dominated by Anthony Hamilton's equally boring lead vocal.The 69-year-old guitarist's own impressive tenor voice is still strong and flexible (he shouldn't have done the odd, wimpy falsetto vocals on "Now You're Gone", though), and he obviously still retains all of his guitar chops. So why the hell do they make him record these guest star-heavy pop albums?! Let him be a bluesman, for God's sakes! When he plays at his "Legends" night club he still is just that, and very much so, but anyone who dares call this a blues record doesn't know the blues. This is R&B, soul, rock, pop, and, yes, a few blues numbers as well, but a couple of blues fills on a soul song doesn't make it a blues tune. And Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Steve Cropper, and Screaming Jay Hawkins is NOT blues. Maybe people who would like to like the blues, but really don't, can kid themselves that this is a genuine blues record, but that sure doesn't make it so.Those who liked the almost blues-less "Feels Like Rain" album will surely find a lot to like here, and Buddy Guy's performances are mostly solid, but the settings don't suit him very well. There is nothing wrong with liking this album, of course, but bland R&B and clichéd pop songs really isn't what Buddy Guy should be about. Won't somebody just let him record a real blues record with his regular working band?

A great performance from Buddy (2007-08-15)

Bring 'Em In is another guest-star packed release from Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy.When the formula works it's great - see Bonnie Raitt's subtle contribution on the title track of the Feels Like Rain album and Eric Clapton and BB King's presence on Crawlin' Kingsnake on Blues Singer.But there are occasions when it falls as flat as a pancake such as the dodgy collaborations with Paul Rodgers and Travis Tritt on tracks on the Feels Like Rain CD.Bring 'Em In proves one thing - Buddy is the true star of the show. The guest stars here are varied: Carlos Santana, Tracy Chapman, John Mayer, Anthony Hamilton, Robert Randloph, Keb' Mo and Keith Richards.While the numbers featuring these artists vary in quality the numbers without them are generally superior.The album has a very strong soul feel with tracks written by Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield etc (as well as a cover of Dylan's Lay Lady Lay) and Buddy is truly in fine voice. While another reviewer did not like Buddy's guitar tone I love it and there is a great groove to many of the songs.One of the highlights is I've Got Dreams to Remember, beautifully sung by Buddy, but the addition of John Mayer - a great artist in his own right - does nothing to add to it.I can understand Buddy having a few of his pals along for the ride occasionally, but there really is no need for so many albums with guest stars. It has sadly become a tired formula.On Damn Right I've Got The Blues, his first album for Silvertone, Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton - again, all great artists in their own right - were on board, but it was Buddy's playing and vocals that shone through.Bring 'Em In gets four stars because I feel Buddy truly puts in a great performance.It looses a star as some of the musical collaborations are not as memorable, or as vital, as they should be.

Another poor effort Buddy (2006-07-28)

I was very disappointed with this album. The album features some very strong vocal performances from Buddy, but really fails to capture the energy of his live performances. It's more a soul/R&B album rather than a blues. The production and atmosphere is too laid-back, and the guitar tone is very thin.If you're already a Buddy Guy fan then you've certainly got better albums, and if you're new to him I would recommend Damn Right I've Got the Blues, Slippin In or Sweet Tea as far better introductions.Even better would be to save your money and go and see the great man live!!

A Fantastic Album (2006-03-18)

Buddy's best since Dam'n Right I Got the Blues mixing a traditional blues feel with a bang up to date mood. Guitar playing throughout is excellent and Buddy's singing is his best yet. If you love Blues you must buy the best album of the decade to date. Just Great

Stunning album from a great bluesman (2005-12-03)

I would just second everything that the earlier review had to say. This is a stunning album from the great Buddy Guy and has a mix of tracks which will appeal to a wide range of people who are prepared to take some blues on board. Without doubt one of my favourite albums this year and I only hope that its the success it deserves. Take a listen - you won't be disappointed.

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