Presumed Innocent (Dig)

Marcia Ball | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 24, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Alligator Records
• ASIN: B00005B1DL
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,661 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #45 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Texas Blues
  • #82 in Music > Jazz > Traditional Jazz & Ragtime > Boogie-Woogie

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong singing makes this another winner for Marcia Ball, June 7, 2001

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R. Weinstock (Falls Church, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Presumed Innocent (Dig) (Audio CD)

With her debut album on Alligator, Marcia Ball has produced an album that perhaps is not as much a good-time, rollicking disc of New Orleans influenced R&B as her prior albums. The music here is a bit deeper and the album focuses more on her as a singer than a pianist, though there are more than enough places for her to display her considerable talents on the piano. Good material, a cameo by Delberrt McClinton, a fine studio band with guitarist Pat Boyack meriting special praise, and Marcial Ball perhaps singing better than ever make this a release that should appeal to fans of classic blues and R&B.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long, Tall Texan, April 27, 2001

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"pjog" (NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Presumed Innocent (Dig) (Audio CD)

Ms. Ball's latest CD shows that she is like a fine wine and only improves as time goes by. Her latest is a perfect follow up to "Let Me Play With Your Poodle". Her Texas/Louisiana roots show throughout but she adds a touch of Memphis blues and even some boogie woogie. The song selection is right on target with a great balance of originals and covers. The duet with Delbert McClinton is fantastic but Marcia's own voice and keyboard work are the keys to this CD. And, its out just in time for Jazz Fest. If you can, go see Marcia Ball in concert. If you can't, this CD may be the next best thing.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Long, Tall, Texas Shot of Blues, April 26, 2001

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"pjog" (NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Presumed Innocent (Dig) (Audio CD)

Like fine wine, Ms. Ball continues to improve as the years pass. This CD is a wonderful follow up to "Let Me Play With Your Poodle" and lets her explore not only more of the Louisiana/Texas sound that has been the hallmark of her career but offers her an opportunity inject a hint of Memphis and some boogie, too. If you ever have a chance to see her in concert don't miss it. This CD may be the next best thing.