Creole Moon

Dr. John

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 9, 2001)
• Original Release Date: October 9, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blue Note Records
• ASIN: B00005NOTI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #106,756 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Amazon.com

Rhythm reigns supreme on Creole Moon, which cuts a sinuous, syncopated groove through the various styles that have informed the good Doctor's career. The bayou funk of "Bruha Bembe" recalls the juju mysteries of Dr. John's "Night Tripper" phase and the album-opening "You Swore" adheres to the hip-shaking tradition of "Right Place, Wrong Time," while the jazzier sophistication of "Holdin' Pattern," "Queen of Cold," and the title track show how far he has extended his musical terrain. Among the highlights are four songs cowritten with the late Doc Pomus, including the soulful balladry of "Imitation of Love." Guitarist Sonny Landreth and fiddler Michael Doucet contribute Cajun seasoning to this musical gumbo, while saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman and trombonist Fred Wesley provide stellar brass support. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Dr. John, January 21, 2002

By	Mad Dog "maddog6969" (TimbuckThree, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

I was attracted to this title by the Amazon review that called it the best blues CD of the year. I've been listening to Dr. John for what? 30 years? Maybe more... I'd never really thought of him as a blues artist, per se, but obviously, he's comfortable within that idiom. I have always considered him as a combination of many influences, including jazz, blues, rock, R&B and all things Cajun. It's the way he amalgamates these influences yet keeps his own distinct personality that has kept me a fan. This disc does not disappoint. Many songs on it are readily recognizable as being Dr. John, but I think we are witnessing a maturing of his sound. The band is excellent, as is the recording quality. Makes me feel like breaking into the chorus of "Iko, Iko".

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creole Man, October 10, 2001

By	"mcatino" (Guilford, CT United States) - See all my reviews

Dr. John swaggers in with `Creole Moon,' an album of all new material, something the good doctor has avoided in almost a decade. The result is a unique brand of `fonk,' with a little gris-gris and gumbo to keep the die-hard fans intoxicated. With The Lower 9-11 helping out, Dr. John completely strangles our idea of blues, funk, and boogie woogie. He is backed on certain tracks by David `Fathead' Newman on saxophone, Sonny Landreth on slide guitar, and a host of others. "You Swore' is the opening cut, that is so `skank' it hurts your head just to groove along. `Creole Moon,' the title cut, transports the listener to the Bayou, during the times of Marie Laveau and Baron Samedi. `Bruha Bembe' is a sweet and lowdown love song that moves along nicely. On `Imitation of Love,' Dr. John turns the tables on a relationship, and slowly lets his lover down. This is an amazing mix of talent, desire, and `personabalized' music. A must have for any Dr. John fan, casual blues, fonk, or jaunty listener. Dr. John truly earns his doctorate in the blues.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creole Moon, December 14, 2002

By	raven (Australia) - See all my reviews

A complete scorcher of an recording. If you like the Doctor you will LOVE this one but it has also brought him some new fans too.
My friends love this recording.
The grooves are varied and I even caught a whiff of Hugh Masakela/South African jazz groove on the title track.
Raunchy, romantic, wicked and FUN!!!