Deep Down

Carey Bell, Carey Bell | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 24, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Alligator Records
• ASIN: B000000A0U
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204,112 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gave Me A Whole New Perspective On Bell, July 10, 2001

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Alex "Harpskier" (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deep Down (Audio CD)

I have heard a great deal of praise for this album over the several years since I became a harpist and I had long been curious if it was worth the great reviews it got. Finally, I afforded the opportunity to hear it for myself when I recieved it as a gift. My initial reaction was WOW! I had heard Carey Bell before, but not like this. This album has a distinctly tough, gritty feeling, the like of which I haven't heard since I picked up Junior Wells' outstanding "Hoodoo Man Blues."

The harp is the real show stealer here. Carey Bell has always been a bit underrated, not getting quite the same recognition as James Cotton or Little Walter. On this album, Carey clearly demonstrates that he can match anyone playing today. His tone is unbelievably fat, and his phrasing is remarkably intricate. Coupled with his ability to blow chromatic harmonica like no other, Bell really is one of the greatest players out there.

Carey Bell is not the most talked about vocalist, and has actually been derided as being a sub par singer. I don't get it. He's not Muddy Waters, but in his own way, Carey is a good blues singer. His rough voice works well, particularly on such tracks as "When I get Drunk."

The backing band is definatly in the groove too, with Lucky Peterson giving great work on keys and Carey's son, Lurrie, puts on a show on guitar.

Overall, this is a stellar blues album. I had always liked Carey's work. After I heard this, he quickly became a personal favorite in the word of harmonica players. Once you hear this disc, you'll understand exactly what I mean.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: Blues Harp Attack!, July 22, 2000

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RogerOutWest "RogerOutWest" (San Mateo, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deep Down (Audio CD)

OK, I admit it. I had never heard of Carey Bell. I went and saw him at Yoshi's because whatever they have is awesome. Always. And Carey Bell is no exception. I bought this CD on the spot and walked away wondering why in the heck he doesn't get more attention. This is blues the way it should be; high energy, raw, with the emotion of a smokey blues club. You like harp. You like blues. You will love this CD. I guarantee it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The title says it "Deep Down", December 22, 1999

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Steve (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deep Down (Audio CD)

A very solid CD. The harp playing is nothing less than what you would expect from Carey Bell. If you like the whole range of blues harp. This one cover it all. I would buy it again - & again.....