Muldaur's rich voice has only ripened with age. On this 1998 release, her roots-rock blend includes any style with the slightest hint of soul, including gospel, folk, blues, and R&B. The outstanding "Get Up, Get Ready"... more » is a smoky jazz-blues shuffle with support from Mike Thompson's liquid electric piano and the Chambers Brothers' gospel-tinged backup vocal. Bruce Cockburn's panoramic title track owns a country feel, while "Latersville" calls to mind, of all bands, Steely Dan. Two eerie and stark Greg Brown covers, a New Orleans-style workout, and a raunchy Chicago blues bring Muldaur full circle. --Marc Greilsamer« less
Muldaur's rich voice has only ripened with age. On this 1998 release, her roots-rock blend includes any style with the slightest hint of soul, including gospel, folk, blues, and R&B. The outstanding "Get Up, Get Ready" is a smoky jazz-blues shuffle with support from Mike Thompson's liquid electric piano and the Chambers Brothers' gospel-tinged backup vocal. Bruce Cockburn's panoramic title track owns a country feel, while "Latersville" calls to mind, of all bands, Steely Dan. Two eerie and stark Greg Brown covers, a New Orleans-style workout, and a raunchy Chicago blues bring Muldaur full circle. --Marc Greilsamer
"Maria Muldaur sings accompanied by musicians who beautifully complement her bitter-sweet story telling. It is honest, musical and contemporary as today's news. We could wish for a better world but not for a better blues singer."
Well done
Marcio Hegenberg | Brazil | 11/22/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"To be honest, I didn't know Maria Muldaur. I heard "If I Were You" on the radio and then I found out her name. Bought the CD. To make a long story short: I got 4 other MM CDs and they all are great. Great voice, great songs, a very personal way to deliver all the songs, whether beautiful ballads or some great uptempo ones. Try "There's a Devil On The Loose", "One Short Life", "Think About You" and, of course, "If I Were You"."
She gets better all the time
Bill Lockley | Nottingham, Notts United Kingdom | 04/24/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you like Muldaur you will like this collection. I wouldn't be without it."
Gospel According to Maria Muldaur
Lee Armstrong | Winterville, NC United States | 01/21/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a great set of Muldaur songs, tinged with her gospel influences and religious understandings. "Ring Me Up" opens with a propulsive beat, bright background vocals & an addictive melody to make it a great CD opener. "Get Up, Get Ready" is a slow jazz gospel, "I'm gonna see my friends, I'm gonna see my Savior when this highway finally ends." The title track is a bit softer with horns and an interesting lyric, "When the sun comes up an enemy & nothing gives you shame." "Latersville" is a smoky jazz homage to good times late at night. It's got a great electric guitar part. Cymbals tap on the slow, passionate "Think About You." "There's A Devil on the Loose" is a peppy number with a laundry list of the world's ills including teenage pregnancy, murder and drugs. "Fool's Paradise" is a driving jazz blast. A beautiful piano plays as Maria sings, "I want to spend my life loving you" on "One Short Life." "If I Were You" is a soulful tease with a great beat, "No one will love you like I do." "Someday When We're Both Alone" is a slow mournful blues about unrequited love. "Blues Gives a Lesson" is a slow lounge tune that sways, "You might be a playboy, a big time Romeo." Maria Muldaur is in great voice with great soul jazz gospel influences. Enjoy!"