Take Your Shoes Off [Import]

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Robert Cray's spent the '90s evolving from West Coast bluesman to Memphis soul belter. So Cray's restrained guitar playing on his first CD for Rykodisc--after his unhappy departure from his longtime label Mercury--comes as no surprise. What's shocking is the utter perfection of his emulation of the signature sounds of the classic Stax and Hi Records singles of the '60s and early '70s. Cray's voice exhibits the delirious growl-to-falsetto flights of a young Al Green on numbers like "What About Me," "Love Gone to Waste," and the prisoner-of-love weeper "Pardon." But his arrangements--heavy on kick drum, fatback horn grooves, and organ flourishes--retain a grit that Hi in particular lost over time. And when he launches into a guitar solo like the probing corker that climaxes his take on Willie Dixon's "Toll the Bells," Cray rekindles the influence of his late mentor Albert Collins and reasserts himself as a torchbearer of stinging blues. --Ted Drozdowski

Vibe
The album is animated, airy, and decidedly soulful.

Take Your Shoes Off [Import]

Take Your Shoes Off,Robert Cray,Ryko,Contemporary Blues,Modern Electric Blues,Soul-Blues

Average customer rating: ...Cray's best... Take it from a pro. Cray's the real deal. Modern Soul Classic [Take Your Shoes Off, R. Cray] Great Soul/Blues Blend Had to follow the instructions

Take Your Shoes Off Robert Cray Manufacturer: Rykodisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: I Was Warned Shoulda Been Home Some Rainy Morning Shame + A Sin Strong Persuader ASIN: B00000IN4K Release Date: 1999-04-27

Tracks:

1. Love Gone To Waste
2. That Wasn't Me
3. All The Way
4. There's Nothing Wrong
5. 24-7 Man
6. Pardon
7. Let Me Know
8. It's All Gone
9. Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)
10. Living Proof
11. What About Me
12. Tollin' Bells

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Robert Cray's spent the '90s evolving from West Coast bluesman to Memphis soul belter. So Cray's restrained guitar playing on his first CD for Rykodisc--after his unhappy departure from his longtime label Mercury--comes as no surprise. What's shocking is the utter perfection of his emulation of the signature sounds of the classic Stax and Hi Records singles of the '60s and early '70s. Cray's voice exhibits the delirious growl-to-falsetto flights of a young Al Green on numbers like "What About Me," "Love Gone to Waste," and the prisoner-of-love weeper "Pardon." But his arrangements--heavy on kick drum, fatback horn grooves, and organ flourishes--retain a grit that Hi in particular lost over time. And when he launches into a guitar solo like the probing corker that climaxes his take on Willie Dixon's "Toll the Bells," Cray rekindles the influence of his late mentor Albert Collins and reasserts himself as a torchbearer of stinging blues. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

...Cray's best..........2005-12-13

This is the first Cray recording that I put on my 'top-shelf' of frequentlyt listened to cds. I had always liked the man, but his laid back vibe combined with the glossy prduction of his records, had often left me feeling cold. BUT NOT HERE. The writing is sharp. The playing is both gritty and tastefull. And,the band works in a deep yet tight groove throughout the set that gives more breathing room to Robert's playing and creates a warmer feel for the material. Much thanks has to go to producer Steve Jordan. He encouraged a style out of the band reminicent of the MGs and the Bar-Kays, nice Hammond sound, funky horn kicks....love the disc!! Buy Buy Buy

Take it from a pro. Cray's the real deal........2005-04-28

Being a working professional musician I am always looking for music that is true and inspiring. Regardless of if you are a blues fan or not, Robert Cray is one of the best performers out there in any genre. His recent work (Midnight Stroll and newer) leans more towards soul than traditional blues. The subject matter is your typical "she done me wrong" blues cannon but he sells it like it should be sold. It's completely genuine. He's an incomparable vocalist who sings like a bird. His guitar playing, while on the surface seeming simple, portrays exactly the proper "feeling" for the arrangement and song. His playing is a statement; emotionally mature and marked by brevity. It does what music is supposed to do, express feelings that words cannot. It doesn't suffer from the continuous, spaceless, blues-chops-heavy solos that most post-SRV blues players suffer from. This isn't music for chops-meisters. I've seen his live show and it's better live. Great guitar tone, super solid band, it's one of the best shows you'll see. If you're a fan of the groove and soul music check it out.

Modern Soul Classic [Take Your Shoes Off, R. Cray].......2005-04-12

I was playing this in the office today and my coworker asked, "Is that Al Green?" And it hit me: this record, which I had been sniffing at for the last nine months for being "soft," was actually an amazing recreation of those great '60s soul records that many of us have grown up loving. But these are all new, mostly original, and all tight.

Frankly, I admire Robert Cray for having made this record. It must have taken guts to step away from the electric-blues style that he came up with, but is woodshedding with Albert Collins really all there is to being a successful bluesman in the late 1990s? "Take Your Shoes Off" is a record that you can listen to over and over again and keep appreciating.

If you love that '60s sound, and want something made today with the same vibe, "Take Your Shoes Off" is for you.

Great Soul/Blues Blend.......2003-04-09

Many 'blues purists' (which to me is just a term for an elitist that wants to hear the same exact thing over and over again rather than give something else an objective listen) detract from Cray's work because of its general appeal in comparison to other Blues legends. I think this is silly. His music is great, and he plays a wonderful axe. This album is probably the most 'Soulful' of his albums, but it has some great traditional blues themes and motives.

Had to follow the instructions.......2003-01-14

At first listen, I wasn't really into this CD. I was questioning where did the great guitar work get off to. But then I did what the title said and took my shoes off, kicked back and relaxed. Wow, amazing. The more I listened, the more it reached out to me. Much praise to 'Young Bob' for sharing this mellow, soulful work.

Average customer rating:

Take Your Shoes Off, Pt. 2 The Cheeky Girls Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000095IXG Release Date: 2004-01-13

Tracks:

1. Take Your Shoes Off [Radio Edit]
2. Take Your Shoes Off [Lockout Mix]
3. Take Your Shoes Off [LMC Dub Mix]

Album Description

The continental pop-dance duo return with the followup to their international hit, 'Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)'. Three tracks, 'Take Your shoes Off' (Radio Edit, Lockout Mix, & LMC Dub Mix). This limited edition includes double-sided poster. Multiply. 2003.

Album Details

Includes a poster.

Average customer rating:

Take Off Your Shoes Manufacturer: Windwall Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BPRA5W

Average customer rating: Great Music Absolutely Amazing. love this band good tunes from good guys

Children Take Your Shoes Off Steppin' in It Manufacturer: Hippo Coop ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005B45I Release Date: 2000-06-01

Tracks:

1. Plenty
2. Jamaica Farewell
3. Achin' Bones, Worried Mind
4. Stagnationland
5. The Crunch
6. Kate, If You're Listening
7. Fishin Blues
8. Chained to Another Day
9. Where the Bottles Break
10. The Turn of Time
11. Wayfaring Stranger
12. Uncle Jessie's Moonshine
13. The Second Hand Waltz

Album Description

Recorded by Glenn Brown and Patrick Boyer in the winter of 2000, Children Take Your Shoes Off showcases the diversity of the band with 13 tracks ranging from 10 minute improvisational jams and hard driving bluegrass pickin' tunes to quiet waltzes and traditional folk tunes. The debut album mixes live shows with studio tracks and features special guests from local bands such as The Lash, Half Looking, The Weepers, Pub Domain and Grand Rapids Slim and the Murph-tones.

Customer Reviews:

Great Music.......2005-12-01

This is a great cd from a great band. The kind of music that is hard to find today. Loved it.

Absolutely Amazing........2003-07-30

This is one of the best, if not the best albums released by a relatively unknown band. The live recording sounds nearly perfect and the tracks are varied enough to appeal to almost anyone. Track 4, 'Stagnationland' is an amazing song, as is 'Chained to Another Day.' Anyone who is a fan of Dispatch or Rusted Root should definitely give this a listen.

love this band.......2003-04-14

I think this band is great. A hard driving band with great songs. This cd has a good variety of music styles which is what they seemed to want. My favorite songs are "aching bones, worried mind" and "Kate, if you're listening". I highly recommend to catch the band live to really hear what great musicians they really are.

good tunes from good guys.......2002-08-24

The music from Steppin' In It's album, Children Take Your Shoes Off, embraces a variety of different sounds including blue grass, a little Irish flair, and some Jamaican beach music. A great cd to listen to to relax and an excellent beat in the car. Personal favorites of mine "Kate, If You're Listening" & "Plenty", capture what I think is the bands essence, exceptional vernacular put to phenomenal music.

Average customer rating: ...Cray's best... Take it from a pro. Cray's the real deal. Modern Soul Classic [Take Your Shoes Off, R. Cray] Great Soul/Blues Blend Had to follow the instructions

Take Your Shoes Off Robert Cray Manufacturer: Ryko ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: I Was Warned Shoulda Been Home Some Rainy Morning Shame + A Sin Strong Persuader ASIN: B00000JATM Release Date: 1999-05-24

Tracks:

1. Love Gone to Waste
2. That Wasn't Me
3. All the Way
4. There's Nothing Wrong
5. 24-7 Man
6. Pardon
7. Let Me Know
8. It's All Gone
9. Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)
10. Living Proof
11. What About Me
12. Tollin' Bells

Amazon.com essential recording

Robert Cray's spent the '90s evolving from West Coast bluesman to Memphis soul belter. So Cray's restrained guitar playing on his first CD for Rykodisc--after his unhappy departure from his longtime label Mercury--comes as no surprise. What's shocking is the utter perfection of his emulation of the signature sounds of the classic Stax and Hi Records singles of the '60s and early '70s. Cray's voice exhibits the delirious growl-to-falsetto flights of a young Al Green on numbers like "What About Me," "Love Gone to Waste," and the prisoner-of-love weeper "Pardon." But his arrangements--heavy on kick drum, fatback horn grooves, and organ flourishes--retain a grit that Hi in particular lost over time. And when he launches into a guitar solo like the probing corker that climaxes his take on Willie Dixon's "Toll the Bells," Cray rekindles the influence of his late mentor Albert Collins and reasserts himself as a torchbearer of stinging blues. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

...Cray's best..........2005-12-13

This is the first Cray recording that I put on my 'top-shelf' of frequentlyt listened to cds. I had always liked the man, but his laid back vibe combined with the glossy prduction of his records, had often left me feeling cold. BUT NOT HERE. The writing is sharp. The playing is both gritty and tastefull. And,the band works in a deep yet tight groove throughout the set that gives more breathing room to Robert's playing and creates a warmer feel for the material. Much thanks has to go to producer Steve Jordan. He encouraged a style out of the band reminicent of the MGs and the Bar-Kays, nice Hammond sound, funky horn kicks....love the disc!! Buy Buy Buy

Take it from a pro. Cray's the real deal........2005-04-28

Being a working professional musician I am always looking for music that is true and inspiring. Regardless of if you are a blues fan or not, Robert Cray is one of the best performers out there in any genre. His recent work (Midnight Stroll and newer) leans more towards soul than traditional blues. The subject matter is your typical "she done me wrong" blues cannon but he sells it like it should be sold. It's completely genuine. He's an incomparable vocalist who sings like a bird. His guitar playing, while on the surface seeming simple, portrays exactly the proper "feeling" for the arrangement and song. His playing is a statement; emotionally mature and marked by brevity. It does what music is supposed to do, express feelings that words cannot. It doesn't suffer from the continuous, spaceless, blues-chops-heavy solos that most post-SRV blues players suffer from. This isn't music for chops-meisters. I've seen his live show and it's better live. Great guitar tone, super solid band, it's one of the best shows you'll see. If you're a fan of the groove and soul music check it out.

Modern Soul Classic [Take Your Shoes Off, R. Cray].......2005-04-12

I was playing this in the office today and my coworker asked, "Is that Al Green?" And it hit me: this record, which I had been sniffing at for the last nine months for being "soft," was actually an amazing recreation of those great '60s soul records that many of us have grown up loving. But these are all new, mostly original, and all tight.

Frankly, I admire Robert Cray for having made this record. It must have taken guts to step away from the electric-blues style that he came up with, but is woodshedding with Albert Collins really all there is to being a successful bluesman in the late 1990s? "Take Your Shoes Off" is a record that you can listen to over and over again and keep appreciating.

If you love that '60s sound, and want something made today with the same vibe, "Take Your Shoes Off" is for you.

Great Soul/Blues Blend.......2003-04-09

Many 'blues purists' (which to me is just a term for an elitist that wants to hear the same exact thing over and over again rather than give something else an objective listen) detract from Cray's work because of its general appeal in comparison to other Blues legends. I think this is silly. His music is great, and he plays a wonderful axe. This album is probably the most 'Soulful' of his albums, but it has some great traditional blues themes and motives.

Had to follow the instructions.......2003-01-14

At first listen, I wasn't really into this CD. I was questioning where did the great guitar work get off to. But then I did what the title said and took my shoes off, kicked back and relaxed. Wow, amazing. The more I listened, the more it reached out to me. Much praise to 'Young Bob' for sharing this mellow, soulful work.

Average customer rating:

Take Your Shoes Off Eddie Hazell Manufacturer: Audiophile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002542V6 Release Date: 2002-05-03

Tracks:

1. Medley: Shiny Stockings/Broadway/Groovin' High
2. You've Changed
3. Oh, Lady Be Good
4. Little Girl Blue
5. Wave
6. Take Your Shoes Off, Baby
7. Medley: Love Is a Simple Thing/Things Ain't What They Used to Be
8. Happiness Is You
9. My One and Only Love
10. Closing Blues

Average customer rating:

Tales From Magnolia Ave. Eric Mallon Manufacturer: Magnolia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000636SU Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

1. This August Night (Lady Angeline)
2. Guardian Angel
3. Just Wonder
4. Right my Soul
5. No Secrets
6. Her Name Is Rain
7. Whisper
8. Invisible
9. Somebody Has You
10. Tired Eyes
11. Standing A Mile From The Sun
12. You'll Come Back

Album Description

“A full emotional carousel on the musical boardwalk - you'll remember that long lost love, you'll forget your day job, and when you finally take your shoes off to enjoy the sand at your feet, the music of Eric Mallon will be in your head tugging at one of your senses.”

Average customer rating:

Take Your Shoes Off, Pt. 1 The Cheeky Girls Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000095IX6 Release Date: 2004-01-13

Tracks:

1. Take Your Shoes Off [Radio Edit]
2. Take Your Shoes Off [LMC Club Mix]
3. Take Your Shoes Off [Original Extended Mix]
4. Take Your Shoes Off

Album Description

The continental pop-dance duo return with the followup to their international hit, ''Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)'. Four tracks, 'Take Your shoes Off' (Radio Edit, LMC Club Mix, Original Extended Mix, & Video). Multiply. 2003.

Average customer rating:

Take off Your Shoes Kristine Manufacturer: Kristine ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFPYY Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. Mango Song
2. Take off Your Shoes
3. Don't Leave Me Now
4. Warmest Day in July
5. Someone Else's Dream
6. Different Than You
7. Out on the Ocean
8. This Heart of Mine
9. All in One
10. Don't Doubt This Love
11. Take a Little Time
12. Miracle

Average customer rating:

Take Off Your Shoes And Dance Like A Monkey Manufacturer: T.R.I.N.O. Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000EBA2P8

Product Description

Chin Chin's "electro-soul" walks the line between art rock, afrobeat, and disco. Featuring the Antibalas horns and members of Organic Grooves "Take Off Your Shoes..." is pure New York. Fun funky pop for the 21st century. Tracks: 1. Toot D' Amore 2. Curtis 3. Ones 4. The Show 5. Music 6. Sail Away 7. Monster 8. Salon

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