Coolin' Soup

Michael Parks | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 14, 1998)
• Original Release Date: December 14, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Listen Recordings
• ASIN: B00005AUIR
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,759 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Big River

2. I'll Never Be Free

3. Moulin Rouge

4. I Gotta Have My Baby Back

5. Rockin' Chair

6. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter

7. Make Love To Me

8. It's Such a Good Day

9. Basin Street Blues

10. On the Street Where You Live

11. Just For a Thrill

12. Easy Street

13. Don't Go To Strangers

14. Down New Orleans Way

15. Texas Plains

16. Together Again

17. But Beautiful

Editorial Reviews

Coolin’ Soup is a superb blend of jazz, blues, and country, backed by some of the finest jazz musicians in the country. Featuring seventeen tracks by songwriters as diverse as Johnny Cash, Lerner and Loewe, Hoagy Carmichael and even Michael Parks himself, the album contains more than an hour of that special Michael Parks style of music.

This music was created by musicians who were there in the studio with Michael. No one "sent in" their performance. This isn't a collection of samples, overdubs, and engineering special effects. It's real music made by people who didn't need printed scores or machines to make music. It's exactly what Michael wanted it to be. So listen to the complex simplicity. Simplicity, because the music is immediately accessible; complex, because after repeated listenings, the music and performances still invite further investigation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When will they release "old" Michael Parks albums?, August 26, 2001

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William P. Kreuser "williepk" (Kenosha, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coolin' Soup (Audio CD)

I couldn't wait to receive Michael Parks' new CD. I immediately played it and loved it. I have been a fan of Michael Parks since his Then Came Bronson series. I think I enjoyed his laid back way of singing as much as the show itself. I have 3 of his album releases (yeah, I do remember albums). His newest CD was a treat. A little different in that it has a definate jazz "flavor" to it, but no less entertaining and pleasing to the ears than his earlier works. I enjoyed the CD immensely. Now to my question...when will they be releasing Michael's earlier works on CD. I guess I'll have to get a CD "burner" to record my albums.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good to have him back, February 7, 2004

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ivar torgrimson (Omaha, NE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coolin' Soup (Audio CD)

I had collected all his previous stuff on vinyl and wore out the grooves listening to them. I then searched the used record stores for copies in better condition and wore those out. I have been hoping they will re-release the stuff on CD. One day I decided to put his name in a google search and discovered this wonderful collection of jazz and blues. But the best part of the album is Michael's wonderful down home voice. It's good to have him back and I hope he continues to record.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Songs, April 4, 2004

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Eric Bost (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coolin' Soup (Audio CD)

If you liked Long Lonesome Highway you will enjoy Coolin' Soup. This is heartfelt music that makes you smile and cry at the same time. If you are looking for a slick production that sounds like it was engineered for the American Idol crowd, then this CD is NOT for you.

Michael's voice is not that of a young man, but his song selections match his vocal ability beautifully. If you want music with depth and humor, then buy this CD.