- Audio CD (Feb 20 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Enhanced
- Label: Sony Imports
- ASIN: B00000ADKI
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #32,889 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Muddy Water |
| 2. I Was Wrong |
| 3. Everything I Need |
| 4. Henry |
| 5. Soon As I Get Paid |
| 6. A Better Man |
| 7. I Don't Know |
| 8. A Letter To Tracy |
| 9. Slow Down |
| 10. Rainmaker |
| 11. Love In Vain |
| 12. God Trying To Get Your Attention |
| 13. I'm Telling You Now |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Guitarist and vocalist Keb' Mo' seems to be continuing in the direction suggested by his previous album, Just Like You, with this release. That is to say, mixed in with the country-blues style that dominated his self-titled debut are elements of soul, R&B, and rock (the opening "Muddy Water" sounds, in Keb' Mo's hands, a great deal like the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman"). When this works, as it does on Slow Down's title track, it works very, very well. Some of the ballads, though, sound a little bland, and when the album returns to the tight, rock-inflected "Soon As I Get Paid" or the funky "A Letter to Tracy," it's refreshing. The real treats, however, come late in the album. With "Love in Vain" and "God Trying to Get Your Attention," Mo' gets down to the roots, and the sheer simplicity of the closing "I'm Telling You Now" is nothing short of beautiful, allowing Mo's considerable talent as a singer and guitarist to shine through. --Genevieve Williams
Album Description
Australian Tour Edition features 2 albums from 1998 & 2000. Standard jewel cases housed in a slipcase. 26 tracks.
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Most helpful customer reviews
I am hooked!
April 17 2003
Format:Audio CD
This was my first exposure to Keb Mo and I am hooked! Great sound and lyrics. He also gives a great live performance.
ONE OF THE BEST BLUES ALBUMS EVER!
Feb 17 2003
Format:Audio CD
After seeing Keb' Mo' at various blues concerts over the last few years I finally got enough determination to buy several (3) of his CD's simultaneously at Amazon.com. This was- by far!- the best of all three. In short, this album is a virtual flawless blues expression capturing the full range of Keb's multiple ablilities.
The vocals are extremely soulful on a level that can be compared to Muddy Waters. And they seemed to be recorded more "up front" then the other Keb' Mo' CD's I bought having exceptional clarity and intonations. The music tracks recorded quality seems to be above the other 2 as well. They are more mature and complex with weaves of slide guitar with accordians, harmonica's, banjos, mandolins and back up vocals totally complimenting and underlining this unique blues artist's intrinsic musical abilities. On this CD his acoustic guitar is played with more pronounced deliberate rhythms as well.
I can not stop listening to this album for the last week playing it several times a day. I feel so darn priveledge to being living at the same time as this artist. It's like all young blues fans out there get another chance to experience the likes of a seasoned blues master like a Muddy Waters and Johnny Lee Hooker (who may have never had a chance appreciated them while they were still living).
Being a blues fan for over 20 years and having over 200 blues CD's I can confidentaly say that on this album all the ingredients seem to come together to put Keb Mo on a plane of those great blues masters. You got to buy this! Its not only the best Keb' Mo' album I've heard -it's definitely in the top 5 of all my blues CD's. Period. (2/2003)
The vocals are extremely soulful on a level that can be compared to Muddy Waters. And they seemed to be recorded more "up front" then the other Keb' Mo' CD's I bought having exceptional clarity and intonations. The music tracks recorded quality seems to be above the other 2 as well. They are more mature and complex with weaves of slide guitar with accordians, harmonica's, banjos, mandolins and back up vocals totally complimenting and underlining this unique blues artist's intrinsic musical abilities. On this CD his acoustic guitar is played with more pronounced deliberate rhythms as well.
I can not stop listening to this album for the last week playing it several times a day. I feel so darn priveledge to being living at the same time as this artist. It's like all young blues fans out there get another chance to experience the likes of a seasoned blues master like a Muddy Waters and Johnny Lee Hooker (who may have never had a chance appreciated them while they were still living).
Being a blues fan for over 20 years and having over 200 blues CD's I can confidentaly say that on this album all the ingredients seem to come together to put Keb Mo on a plane of those great blues masters. You got to buy this! Its not only the best Keb' Mo' album I've heard -it's definitely in the top 5 of all my blues CD's. Period. (2/2003)
Easy-listening studio pop-blues (if that's what you want)
Feb 15 2003
Format:Audio CD
I listened to this album with no previous exposure to, or information about the artist. I just figured it was soloist Louisiana blues, and gave it a try.
I was quite disappointed. It's not that there is something glaringly wrong about the album - indeed, the production quality is quite nice - but it is simply too plain. Clear voice, clear playing, simple lyrics...it's just not interesting after a couple of songs.
When I think about Blues, I think of a music that not only touches the soul, but wrangles with it. In that sense, this album is purely auditory. And although I don't listen to blues for its words, Keb Mo's lyrics often get disturbintly banal.
If you want some background ambiance that may convince your naive friends that you're into non-mainstream genres, this album could work for you. If you want music that doesn't insult your attention span and that hits even deeper than emotions, look elsewhere.
Speaking of that last sentence, it's hard to describe how good it felt to put on some Tom Waits after turning off this album....
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Another Great One From Keb' Mo'
Keb' Mo' is one of my favorite new Blues artists. He's proven during the past few years that he can play Delta Blues with the best of them while maintaining a level of production... Read more
Published on Nov 16 2002 by peter krampert
The blues has a great future with this man
When I first picked this CD up, I hadnt heard any of his music I had only read a review about it and gave it a chance. Read more
Published on Mar 14 2002 by Martin Lemos
Excellent .. Keb Mo ... does it every time
This is an excellent CD. Must buy!
Published on July 11 2001 by "will_strickland"
Don't Look Elsewhere
Keb' Mo' has his own style. Why should he sound like someone else. Play it and be proud. I love Muddy Water and Henry etc. and look forward to more releases from him.
Published on Jun 2 2001 by Blue
Keb Mo [ Slow Down .. A New Discovery
I had no preconceptions about Keb Mo before checking out this CD from my college library. His strong suits are the beat and his lyrics. Read more
Published on May 27 2001
Excellent
I've had this since it first came out, and after listening to it again tonight I thought I'd comment here on what a great album this is. Read more
Published on May 26 2001 by The Reluctant Critic
Smooth, Lyrical, Funky - Everything That Blues Can Be
Keb' Mo' has crafted an eclectic set of songs for this album. All share the elements that make the blues great; story telling lyrics that cut a slice from life, foot-tapping... Read more
Published on April 26 2001 by Al the Pal
Blues purists; Give it a rest!
The general theme of the few negative reviews on this website of "Slow Down" seems to be that the music on it isn't blues. Read more
Published on April 16 2001 by Ronald J. Begley
Great!
If you like Keb Mo, and I do, you'll love Eric Bibb. Check him out!
Published on Mar 30 2000
Good but not as good
Slow Down is exactly what I think that Keb needs to do, I think that he was getting pressured by the Record Co. Read more
Published on Feb 17 2000 by Gomez fan
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