Big Wide Grin

Keb' Mo' | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: June 5, 2001
• Label: Sony Wonder
• Copyright: (P) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
• Total Length: 48:11
• Genres:
• ASIN: B00138J9RI
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,057 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Continued amazement, June 7, 2001

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R. Shaff "Velocipede" (USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Big Wide Grin (Audio CD)

I began listening to Keb' Mo' in 1997 after purchasing his self-titled debut CD, "Keb' Mo'." Soon after that intial sampling, I immediately purchased "Just Like You" and have been hooked since that time. I now own Keb's entire catalogue, five CDs, and hope there are many more to come. If you enjoy blues, from Chicago classics to Contemporary, you must buy this CD. I'm a voracious blues fan, from the classics (Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf) to the more current, contemporary blues offerings of Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn and now, Keb' Mo'. His skills on the slide guitar are nothing short of incredible coupled with his "real" lyrics make Keb' one of the most underrated blues artists today.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Family Album-- Super for Adoptive Families, February 21, 2002

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Jennifer Forbes (East Lansing, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Wide Grin (Audio CD)

I am delighted by the diversity of songs about FAMILY on this album. I love Keb' Mo' already, but this collection has earned him a place in my heart (and my young childrens'!). It's got some fun ol' favorites-- "Love Train" and "Isn't she Lovely," as well as some new songs that speak to the depth of family relations & emotions. I was completely taken by surprise by the inclusion of a song about adoption (we're an adoptive family) . . . "I am your Mother Too." Songs that validate the special bond of our family are rare to come by. I have sent copies to several apoptive-family friends. Big Wide Grin is filled with great song writing (new & old), bluesy guitar (funky & soulful) , and lovely voices (strong & emotive). For us, it's "A Family Affair."

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking outside the box, June 21, 2001

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Stephen D. Charlson (Richmond, Va United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Wide Grin (Audio CD)

On this venture, Keb' Mo' not only demonstrates his continued musical excellence but transforms familiar songs into fresh renditions that have a personal feel. It's unfortunate that listeners cannot be more appreciative of an artist thinking "outside the box". I read the same type of negative reviews regarding Eric Clapton's "Reptile". As with "Reptile", "Big Wide Grin" is a personal venture that defines the artist beyond pure entertainment. This is the difference between an artist and a performer. Thank God for Artist like Keb' Mo' and Eric Clapton who risk a part of themselves to share with those of us who appreciate real artist in a world of commercial music that says nothing.