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...irresistible, celebratory blend of rollicking, two-fisted New Orleans piano, Louisiana Swamp rock and smoldering Texas blues from a compelling storyteller. -- Boston Globe
A sensational, saucy singer and superb pianist...where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet -- USA Today
Ball is a consummate pro--a killer pianist, a great singer and songwriter. Powerful. Righteous -- Billboard
Bayou boogie has a queen and her name is Marcia Ball -- The New Orleans Times Picayune
a class act whose soulful, horn-laden swamp pop and murderous honky-tonk makes her a stellar example of musical artistry -- The Austin Chronicle
A sensational, saucy singer and superb pianist...where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet -- USA Today
Ball is a consummate pro--a killer pianist, a great singer and songwriter. Powerful. Righteous -- Billboard
Bayou boogie has a queen and her name is Marcia Ball -- The New Orleans Times Picayune
a class act whose soulful, horn-laden swamp pop and murderous honky-tonk makes her a stellar example of musical artistry -- The Austin Chronicle
Product Description
Peace, Love & BBQ features some of the most stirring performances of Marcia's career. Singing the praises of simple virtues in the funky title track, working the Crescent City strut of 'Party Town' or coming to grips with the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in the deeply moving ballad 'Where Do You Go?' Marcia galvanizes this record with soul-touching vocals and her always killer piano playing plus Dr. John and Tracy Nelson guest. This 2008 release is Marcia's first new studio album in five years and poised to follow in the footsteps of her previous Alligator studio releases. After 10 critically acclaimed albums, national television and radio appearances, Marcia Ball is one of the most popular and beloved artists in all of American roots music.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By James Morris
Format:Audio CD
Marcia Ball is back with her first studio album in several years, and it is easily one of her strongest efforts since her 1978 debut album, Circuit Queen. Back in 1977, I heard Marcia do a guest turn on a live album by the Texas Playboys. Shortly thereafter, I took a chance on her first record when I found it in an out-of-print bin, almost by accident, and took it home. I was stunned, and have remained hooked on Her Tallness (as she is affectionately known to her fans) ever since. As far as I'm concerned, the fact that Circuit Queen has been out-of-print for thirty years is one of the great shames of the recording industry, and I have been waiting for Capitol Records to re-release it on CD since the digital format was invented. However, trooper that she is, Marcia has moved on, and has continued to evolve as both a singer and a power-house performer of amazing energy and vitality, consistently producing album after album of rollicking honky-tonk, New Orleans second-line soul, contemporary country and a touch of rhythm and blues. Like her musical soul-mates, Tracy Nelson and Irma Thomas, Marcia has proven herself again and again as a dazzling performer with a glorious gift for picking and writing exceptional material. Having seen Marcia perform live a number of times, I am constantly amazed by the high level of energy she exudes on stage, and her bouncy piano and distinctive voice carry over very well to each of her studio efforts, never failing to satisfy. Peace, Love & BBQ is no exception. Marcia's phrasing, delivery and wonderfully spirited piano playing have matured to the point where her tireless, energetic style appears almost effortless. One always gets the feeling, whether in the studio or on a concert stage, that she is enjoying herself tremendously, and her enthusiasm shines through on each new album she releases.
Eight of the thirteen tracks on Peace, Love & BBQ are written or co-written by Marcia Ball. Let's start with one of the most impressive: Where Do You Go, co-written by Marcia Ball and Tracy Nelson, is an emotional, heartfelt and somber tribute to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Alternately dripping anger and sentiment, it packs an emotional wallop that is almost too heartbreaking to bear. Its simple lyrics present a potent indictment of our government's apathy and broken promises, while paying homage to the adaptive resilience and persistent courage of Katrina's forsaken victims. Tracy Nelson, Vicki Carrico and Terry Tucker subtly lend their sympathetic voices to the background chorus, perfectly complimenting this touching and powerful musical statement.
As strong as Where Do You Go is, it's but one of the many winners on what I believe is one of the best albums of Miss Ball's prolific output. Peace, Love & BBQ takes her ability to mix multiple styles in a single release to new heights, moving with ease from cabaret torch (I'll Never Be Free) to rocking Cajun (Married Life) and back again to contemporary blues (Falling Back In Love With You), and Urban soul (Bill Withers' I Wish You Well). She also manages to mix several of these styles in original songs like Right Back In It and Watermelon Time, and shows her best stuff on the sentimental ballad, Riding It Out. I received the CD only days ago, but it has already risen to the top of my current play list, and I expect it to stay there for quite a while. If you know Marcia, what are you waiting for - just get it. If you are unfamiliar with her, I believe it's as fine an introduction to her craft as you will find, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Eight of the thirteen tracks on Peace, Love & BBQ are written or co-written by Marcia Ball. Let's start with one of the most impressive: Where Do You Go, co-written by Marcia Ball and Tracy Nelson, is an emotional, heartfelt and somber tribute to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Alternately dripping anger and sentiment, it packs an emotional wallop that is almost too heartbreaking to bear. Its simple lyrics present a potent indictment of our government's apathy and broken promises, while paying homage to the adaptive resilience and persistent courage of Katrina's forsaken victims. Tracy Nelson, Vicki Carrico and Terry Tucker subtly lend their sympathetic voices to the background chorus, perfectly complimenting this touching and powerful musical statement.
As strong as Where Do You Go is, it's but one of the many winners on what I believe is one of the best albums of Miss Ball's prolific output. Peace, Love & BBQ takes her ability to mix multiple styles in a single release to new heights, moving with ease from cabaret torch (I'll Never Be Free) to rocking Cajun (Married Life) and back again to contemporary blues (Falling Back In Love With You), and Urban soul (Bill Withers' I Wish You Well). She also manages to mix several of these styles in original songs like Right Back In It and Watermelon Time, and shows her best stuff on the sentimental ballad, Riding It Out. I received the CD only days ago, but it has already risen to the top of my current play list, and I expect it to stay there for quite a while. If you know Marcia, what are you waiting for - just get it. If you are unfamiliar with her, I believe it's as fine an introduction to her craft as you will find, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By bcamarda
Format:Audio CD
One of my greatest pleasures is discovering a new artist whose music powerfully connects with me. Well, Marcia Ball is not a new artist: only new to me. I picked up her album by sheer luck in Waterloo Music on a long-looked-forward-to trip to Austin. It is one of the most amazing CDs I've heard in years. Party Town, Watermelon Time, Married Life, and Right Back In It are pure, unadulterated fun. Falling Back in Love With You is the sexiest piece of music I've heard since Dusty Springfield sang Son of a Preacher Man. There are moments on Ride It Out that could make you cry, and moments on Miracle in Knoxville that summon the ghost of Robert Johnson. There isn't a single dud on this album. I just can't wait to hear her back catalog.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Stone Blue
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a first rate CD by Marcia--admittedly my fave contemporary artist. If "Where Do You Go" dosen't move you emotionally you must be dead! Marcia is the most soulful voice I have ever heard in decades of music listening--and that's the idea--in a now world of cookie cutter singers and musicians Marcia Ball is a unique expressive vibrant talent-I have played her CD's for years for people and have dragged them to see Marcia in person and I never have a negative response! why Marcia isn't even more well known has always been beyond me--
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just great feel-good blues!
Marcia's piano playing is the BEST! This CD just makes you feel good to hear her happy voice, lively piano and great back-up band.
Published 1 month ago by Gwen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great set of songs
So much fun, such great music - and the variety of musicians involved is one of the great things about Marcia's music.
Published 3 months ago by Lauren C Mache
5.0 out of 5 stars
LIKE A YO-YO ON A SILK STRING
Whether you're looking for toe-tappin', jump out of the car & dance on the side of the road music, or you just want to be mellow, Peace, Love & BBQ delivers! Read more
Published 22 months ago by EASTERN SHORE CAT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marcia Ball
This is Marcia Ball at her very best. For the first time she either wrote or co-wrote every song on this album. I have played the spots off this CD. Read more
Published on March 30, 2011 by Robert Ingraham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rockin' Blues
As usual, Marcia rocks the house. The woman plays an amazing boogie piano and still knows how to belt out a ballad. Read more
Published on January 4, 2010 by Wizhat
5.0 out of 5 stars
marcia ball - keyboard queen !
you'll be lickin-your-fingers when you hear the tunes Marcia spins on this CD ~ no time for napkins; you'll be too busy dancing!
Published on January 29, 2009 by sarayah j
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another great CD from Marcia
Yet another great CD from Marcia Ball, actually one of her best. I've seen her live in concert several times over the years, most recently this past summer. Read more
Published on December 4, 2008 by M. Tarr
4.0 out of 5 stars
Peace Love BBQ
Excellent CD, not her very best in my opinion but it's excellent in that there isn't a single tune on the CD you don't want to hear again. Read more
Published on October 9, 2008 by D. V. Gerschutz
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fan
A Marcia Ball fan. It is more of the same southern blues, Marcia style.
Published on July 10, 2008 by Indiana Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tunes
Loved this album; great songs, really good backup band and that NO musical flavor sung with a "marcia ball" style. If you like her tunes you will really enjoy this one.
Published on June 1, 2008 by Charles G. Verschoor
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