Sixth release from McClellan, bluesy and rockin’, soulful and smooth. She’s got an incredibly strong voice, as powerful as Etta James’. She’s a multi-instrumentalist and a great songwriter (all songs are hers, but one). Guitars, bass, drums, keys. Features Keb Mo on guitar and Chester Thompson (Genesis, Frank Zappa, Weather Report) on drums on #7. Strong stuff throughout. No FCC’s.

*My Favorites*: 3, 4, 5, 8, 10.

1. (3:13) Mid. Soulful stru, plodding beat, understated guitar.
2. (4:38) Mid. Piano, slide guitar, steady beat.
3. *(4:00) Mid. Easy-going, soulful, a bit funky, nice guitar solo.
4. *(4:33) Slow. Blind Willie Johnson song. Stretched-out vocal, jazzy piano, organ.
5. *(3:48) Mid. Upbeat, bluesy rocker. Big beat, mean, powerful vocal, cool organ.
6. (3:47) Mid. Guitar intro, easy loping beat, nice guitar work, soulful.
7. (3:54) Mid / Fast. Featuring Keb Mo on guitar, Chester Thompson on drums. Rockin’ with strong vocal, backing vocals, slight funk.
8. *(4:47) Slow. Mellow ballad, piano, drums, guitar. Very nice.
9. (4:31) Slow. Another mellow number, very soulful with nice percussion, understated guitar.
10. *(3:22) Mid. Upbeat, keys, drums predominate. Nice.
11. (3:34) Mid. Upbeat, soulful with cool keys, percussion, easy beat.