Time Will Tell

Robert Cray | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sanctuary Records
• ASIN: B00009PY0H
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,470 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Album, July 30, 2004

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Glass Onyun "Spiral Gypsy" (Jackson, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Time Will Tell (Audio CD)

I've been a Cray listener for about 17 years now. "Time Will Tell" is a nice addition to my Robert Cray collection.

"Time Will Tell" isn't pure blues. who cares? There's plenty of blues on it. There's also some damn good soul on it as well as rock influences.

One of my favorite aspects of Cray's music is the lyrics. The songs are often witty and funny, albiet in a sad way.

In my opinion Cray doesn't just sing about relationship problems - he puts you right in the middle of it. You're there in the bedroom when the fight breaks out.

This album stretches the boundaries. I really think he's putting out some of the best soul music out there right now. Classic soul. The kind they don't make anymore.

The song "I didn't know" is one of my favorites. Our man finds out that indeed he really was in love with the girl but alas - she's walking out the door.

"My Pal" is another humorous one. Who hasn't had a crush on a girl but you seem to be locked into the friendship role.

This album came out at an opportune time - right as I was wrapping up my divorce. Mr. Cray has put together another soundtrack for the troubled world we live in.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TWT His Best Yet, July 4, 2003

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Rick Reilly (Topsham, Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Time Will Tell (Audio CD)

Robert Cray and band have recorded some fine CD's over the years, but, with the release of Time Will Tell, they have produced a masterpiece. Doing the production this time by themselves (Jim Pugh and Robert Cray), recording digitally for the first time, and writing all the material themselves (no cover songs or blues classics)RCB have joined the ranks of musical titans.
TWT is the best written, produced, arranged, recorded and performed CD, the band has ever done. Period.
Best Tracks...Survivor, Lotta Lovin', Distant Shore, Your Pal, Back Door Slam.
Robert vocals seem stronger than ever on this disc, which is really saying something, but, what impresses me is his playing. He has never sounded better, whether it's playing a sitar on Up in the Sky, or a blistering solo on Time Makes Two. When I listen to a Robert Cray disc, I like to listen to what he's playing when he's not soloing. I think he is one of the best chord players in the business. Listen to him on Spare Some Love and I Didn't Know, he's a superb rhythm player. When you listen to TWT you will be listening to a true, solid band, not just a guitar god whose being back up by a band. They are a BAND, and Robert is a man content with his ability, his mastery of his instrument.
If you are a long time RCB fan or someone just joining up, you'll love this disc. Honestly there is not a bad track on it (and you can't say that for most CD's released today). Every one is strong and enjoyable.
Check it out for yourself, you'll see. Also catch them when they come to your town. As good as their CD's are, RCB must be heard live to be appreciated.
Enjoy.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The presense of musical history, August 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Time Will Tell (Audio CD)

Robert Cray finds his voice. What a thing to say about a five time Grammy Award winner, that has also had 11 Grammy nominations and untold other awards. But this Blues man really has something to say with his new album. I loved it! In "Time Will Tell." Robert takes a stand about the war and speaks to our hearts in new ways both lyrically and musically, as only his original voice can.

Something new is going on here, with a depth that has the rootsmusicians from history standing up and tipping their hats from heaven, and it is not to be missed. Produced by Robert and his keyboardist Jim Pugh, who also wrote 3 songs on it the album also features guest artists Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson (Sly & the Family Stone Horns), Turtle Island String Quartet, Luis Conte, as well
as band members Kevin Hayes and Karl Sevareid.
Support this amazing artist and hear and feel the presence of musical history, and be transported into the future of Blues.