I Know I've Been Changed

Aaron Neville | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 9, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI GOSPEL
• ASIN: B003WM2RCW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,392 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Aaron Neville teams up with super producer Joe Henry (Elvis Costello, Allen Touissaint, Rodney Crowell) to create one of the most heartfelt albums of his career. Thirteen all new recordings of timeless Gospel songs done in a new, raw, delta flavor that only Aaron can deliver.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, heartfelt and humble musical offering, November 11, 2010

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Bill Anthony "billjbfan" (North Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Know I've Been Changed (Audio CD)

"I Know I've Been Changed" is Aaron's 3rd gospel album, following "Devotion" (2000) and "Believe" (2003).
It is very different from the 2 previous, however, as it is very much a natural recording, with lots of blues
and early gospel influences. Allen Toussaint is featured on many tracks with his trademark piano artistry.

Aaron performs songs originated by the Staple Singers, Sam Cooke, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Big Bill Broonzy,
Odetta, Dorothy Love Coates and more - a very deep and personal spiritual set of songs.

Aaron's home in New Orleans was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005,
and his wife of 47 years died of cancer in January of 2007.
This new recording seems to be peaceful, joyful, and maybe a little weary
in it's celebration of salvation and final reward.
There's a message of living for God and also longing for a time when there will be "trouble no more".
On the album cover, Aaron quotes St. Augustine: "He who sings, prays twice."
That is an obvious truth when the one and only Aaron Neville sings as he does here.

Excellent liner notes by Monica A. Coates, and album production by Joe Henry.
(The liner notes say there is a bonus track of "Touched By The Hem Of His Garment",
but the song is not the disc I purchased.)

a little history:
After his debut album in 1966 "Tell It Like It Is", Aaron didn't make another full album
until 1991. He recorded and released many singles in the 60's and 70's,
and then started an eventually successful career with The Neville Brothers in 1978.
His hit duets with Linda Ronstadt in 1989 prompted the making of "Warm Your Heart" in 1991,
which was followed by more outstanding pop/R&B albums: "The Grand Tour" (1993),
"The Tatooed Heart" (1995), and "To Make Me Who I Am" (1997). The 2 gospel albums
followed, in 2000 and 2003, and then Aaron made 2 outstanding covers albums:
"Nature Boy" (2003) and "Bring It On Home" (2006). Along the way there were also
2 Christmas albums: "Soulful Christmas" (1993) and "Christmas Prayer" (2005).
I've seen Aaron Neville live on several occasions since 1993, both solo and with the Neville Brothers,
and it is an amazing experience - musical and emotional heaven in many styles from pop to reggae to soul and gospel.
His is an incredible legacy of musical artistry, with hopefully more to come.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Aaron record in a long, long time., November 9, 2010

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Joseph D. Beullens - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Know I've Been Changed (Audio CD)

This record is top notch. Easily the best Aaron has done in a great long while. And while all of Brother Aaron's work is great, this is definitive. No strings, no huge group backing him just a small group who really knows how to frame a song around that beautiful voice. From start to finish there isn't a weak point on this record, and every track is a highlight. This record Aaron really shines singing a batch of songs that fit him perfectly. This is a must for any Neville fan, and a must check out for any fan of good music. Oh and Allen Toussaint is is an added bonus. Joe Henry has done another splendid job at bringing one of the most beloved, talented wonders of the music industry back to an all time height. I hope this record will bring Aaron to a whole new audience. And hopefully we won't have to wait long for a follow up.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amen!, November 11, 2010

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Mrs. Pamela Bender - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Know I've Been Changed (Audio CD)

Thank-you Aaron for this beautiful collection of songs. Aaron Neville"s breathtaking voice is so soothing and calming. He makes you feel so close to that peaceful valley walking right along Jesus.