Nobody's Fault But Mine

Edwin McCain | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 24, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Saguaro Road Records
• ASIN: B0017LEFWA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,986 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Can I Get a Witness

2. The Happy Song(Dum-Dum)

3. Grits Ain t Groceries (All Around the

4. Some Kind of Wonderful

5. T.C.B. or T.Y.A.

6. Ain't Nobody (GonnaTurn Me Aroun

7. You Don t Know What You Mean to

8. Ninety-Nine and a Half Won't Do

9. Nobody s Fault but Mine

10. I Can't Get Next to You

11. Raise Your Hand

12. Who s Making Love

13. (I Know) I m Losing You

14. Good Times

15. I've Got Dreams to Remember

Editorial Reviews

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Edwin McCain’s formula of earnest soul vocals over acoustic-led folk-rock has earned him a Top 5 Hit, a Top 40 Hit and another Top 100 Hit. In the midst of a career filled with self-penned songs, McCain recently took a rare break to record covers of his childhood heroes—a dream album of vintage R&B and classic southern soul songs. Nobody’s Fault But Mine features the songs of legendary artists including Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Al Green, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and more. McCain recently recorded the album with a dynamic band, including Eddie Bayers and Ivan Neville, plus special guests Steve Cropper and Joan Osborne. Nobody’s Fault But Mine was recorded in the spirit of a live album, with little studio overdubbing or tweaks. This vibrancy makes it intimate and adds to the charm.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real soul, Real voice...great album!, June 25, 2008

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groove daddy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nobody's Fault But Mine (Audio CD)

It's always a dangerous game with cover albums. Either you really have a new take on great songs or you "really don't." Thanks to Edwin McCain, we REALLY do! From start to finish, this album delivers like crazy. If you're a fan, you probably knew deep down that Edwin really always did have a soulful voice, but until now, we have not heard it full stop. It's almost as if he was born at the wrong time. If he were of age in the 60's, he would have been doing his thing with Otis and the rest of the gang. Well, he's certainly doing it now. It sounds like he has truly put his own spin all these amazing classic soul tunes. At the same time, it doesn't sound planned, which is probably why it's so good. Back in the day, none o these artists planned anything. It just came out. That's certainly what happened here. It's raw, unadulterated, perfectly produced (in that it sounds like the producer just let it happen as it happened) and so fun on top of it all.

This is the perfect album to take on a Summer's drive, top down and wind blowing your hair back. From the very cool New Orleans vibe of "Can I Get a Witness" to the feel-good "Good Times" and the amazing touching ballad with Joan Osborne. "Dreams To Remember," this album does not let down. Most of the time, you just wanna dance and be happy.

Now for the band: Eddie Bayers, typically known for his country stylings, is an amazing soul drummer...never too much...always tasty...always in the pocket; Manny Yanes seems to be perfectly simple and laying it down - never too much; Ivan Neville...well, what can you say? The keyboards never sounded so sweet!; Larry Chaney plays a mean guitar! - and he's just as soulful as the legendary Steve Cropper, who also rips on the album; Finally, there's Edwin. It was like he was born to sing this music. If you read the liner notes, you will see a great story of how Edwin really got started in music as a child and his early soul influences are finally recognized on this masterpiece!

With all the almost amateur efforts of other veteran artists out there, this album never lets down! It's pure, soulful and timeless.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Goove Daddy has it right!, July 24, 2008

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Debra A. Watson (West Columbia, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nobody's Fault But Mine (Audio CD)

I couldn't agree more with what Groove Daddy has said about "Nobody's Fault But Mine". Read his review for the best details about this album. Those of us who are ole timey fans of EMB know all too well that Edwin has been grooving soulfully for years, but this particular album affords him the opportunity to spotlight the very music that sparked the musician in him from the start. What a gift, to be able to rejoice, revisit, and revive the creations that first gave you life! In this, Edwin does these treasures justice, and all those involved do their best work. If you say you are disappointed, you ain't got no soul baby! This is SOUL at it's best, but of course, we have been spoiled by EMB for years. We expect no less from our guys. They have out done themselves, thanks guys! If I were the original artists I could not be more honored by what these talented folks have put together. I can't help but say, if you aren't an Edwin fan, there MUST be something wrong with you. Drop your preconceived notions, close your eyes, open your ears, your mind, your heart, and you can't help but enjoy!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than most music out there, July 5, 2008

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musicmom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nobody's Fault But Mine (Audio CD)

I am so happy I bought this album. Though I was never a big fa, a friend recommended I buy this since I DO like soul music. At first, I was doubtful that McCain could pull off these songs which have mostly been done so well by the original performers. Wow, was I wrong! Not only does Edwin sing the songs brilliantly, he actually has managed to bring something new to the material, ie his own take on these amazing classics. That is no easy task. However, he did it. It's as if I am hearing them for the first time and I really, really like what I hear. It's not just Edwin either. The whole band is just so in the groove that the magic seems to roll of their fingertips. Though the album notes suggest this band was brought together by the producer, it sounds like they've been playing together for years. The other major plus is the way it was recorded, just like the original. It's raw and dirty, not all polished and smelling nice. That's what made these songs great...not too much thinking or over-production. I like Hyams, the producer, for this reason. So many would have gone for the slick production value, but this is just greasy and nasty like it should be.I congratulate the artist and musicians on this album who, obviously, know when to just chill and LET the music happen. Best album of the year in my opinion!