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With this rollicking collection, Austin veteran W.C. Clark again proves that Memphis doesn't have a monopoly on gospel-drenched soul-blues. Meshing Al Green's gospel testifying and Albert King's quicksilver guitar, Clark--a Texas legend in part because of his association-mentorship with a young Stevie Ray Vaughan--skillfully navigates this gutsy R&B terrain with a tough yet tender hand. Fueled by Stax-styled horn arrangements, Clark cranks out jump-blues guitar acrobatics on tracks like Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown's signature instrumental "Okie Dokee Stomp." On stunning covers of John Hiatt's slow-boil "Tip of My Tongue," Dan Penn's classic "You Left the Water Running," Joe Tex's "I Want to Do Everything for You," and the Fabulous Thunderbirds' "Twist of the Knife," Clark excels with emotionally electrifying vocals and a dynamic delivery that makes these songs his own. --Hal Horowitz
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DEEP IN THE HEART, is another slice of stunning soul mixed with contemporary electric blues. Clark’s gospel-inflected vocals and inspired, lyrical guitar work dominate the album, which was recorded in Austin and produced by Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff. From wrenching, heartfelt ballads to celebratory, horn-fueled Texas stomps, DEEP IN THE HEART is a blistering ride through sinewy Memphis soul and foot-stomping Texas roadhouse blues. With the addition of friends Marcia Ball and newcomer Ruthie Foster duetting on three songs, DEEP IN THE HEART is the most fully realized and soulfully intense album of Clark’s long career.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Deep in the Heart - WC Clark's best work yet,
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While I loved WC's previous two releases (From Austin with Soul, and Lover's Plea), there is a special quality about Deep in the Heart that separates it from his previous work. WC has long been an outstanding live performer, but he has clearly grown as a recording artist. Deep in the Heart seems to pay homage to all of his numerous musical influences. Soul, Blues, Gospel and Jazz appear throughout, sometimes all at once. On "Promises",(written by WC) all of the above are woven together beautifully in what may be his best original tune. Other particulary great cuts include "Stronger Than You Need to Be" and "You Left the Water Running". WC is a great guitar player doesn't need to impress with acrobatic guitar work. There are flashes of blistering guitar leads, but most of his guitar work here is cool, subtle and exremely expressive. At 64 years old, Deep in the Heart displays the musical wisdom and depth of a lifetime of work. If there is any justice in this world, some of these tunes will get radio airplay and WC CLark will get the widespread recognition he so richly deserves.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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An authentic soul-blues album,
This review is from: Deep in the Heart (Audio CD)
W.C. Clark
Deep In The Heart Alligator In the guitar-slinging saturated blues market, it is a pleasure to encounter vocalist/guitarist Wesley Curley Clark. This expressive artist is all about the music. He is one of Alligator's best recent finds. His second `gator disc was produced by Mark Kazanoff. Expect pumping horn arrangements that are lively and exceptional. Austin's finest musicians accompany W.C. for 55 joyful minutes. The 14 tracks are mostly covers although Clark provides authorship on three numbers. All songs perfectly complement his happy and glad to be alive attitude. Wisdom-filled lyrics instruct you to live a more fulfilling life. Be sure to catch the brilliant vocal duet with Marcia Ball on "You Left The Water Running". "Tip Of My Tongue" is a romantic ballad sung like someone who has experienced the same challenges presented in the lyrics. Although the album was recorded in Austin, "I Didn't Know The Meaning Of Pain" sounds like it was created on Memphis' McLemore Avenue. I didn't know they still made authentic soul-blues albums. Austin's optimistic W.C. is definitely an endangered species and the last of a rare breed. Deep in the heart of Texas lives W.C. Clark. The music from this CD will live in the hearts of its listeners. -- Tim Holek
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