Lotti Golden — Lotti Golden 1971 (USA, Soul,Rhythm & Blues,Blues Rock)

Lotti Golden — Lotti Golden 1971 (USA, Soul,Rhythm & Blues,Blues Rock)

Two years after the release of her debut album, Lotti Golden reappeared on the GRT label with "Lotti Golden". Recorded in New York's Olmstead Sound Studios with Jack Lewis in the production role, the album was reportedly recorded at breakneck speed. As on the debut, the album showcased Golden original compositions - one track 'Mean Dog Blues' co-written with Susan Brustman. Compared to her quirky debut, Golden's sophomore set was rather conventional, if the music remained eclectic and diverse. Unlike the debut where Golden seemed to be showcasing her unconventional, artistic side, on these eleven tracks you got the feeling she was trotting out a host of different musical styles in effort to showcase how dynamic her skills set was. You literally got a little bit of everything this time around. While some folks hear an echo of Dr. John in it, to me the opener 'Staircase Between the Floors' recalled a young Tom Waits. The jazzy 'This Time I Wanna Lose' recalled Billie Holiday. 'Lately (I Feel Like I Wanna Wake Up Out of this Dream)' incorporated Gospel influences. The blues-rocker 'Tell Me What's On Your Mind' had a Joplin vibe to it. Released as an instantly obscure single, the funky 'Do You Lose It' sounded like Golden had been overdosing on James Brown.

Certainly not a great album and certainly not as impressive as the debut, but on a song-for-song basis the collection had a couple of nice moments.

Unfortunately for Golden, almost as soon as the album was released GRT ran into serious financial problems, eventually dropping out of the music business entirely. That meant the album received little publicity, or promotional support.RDTEN1 Feb 21 2018


Tracks:

01. Staircase Between The Floors — 0:00

02. Do You Use It — 3:07

03. North Carolina Sun — 6:40

04. Ballad Of Little H — 9:41

05. Tell Me What’s On Your Mind — 13:39

06. Mean Dog Blues — 16:51

07. Just Like The River (Ballad Of Jimmy Hill & Me) — 18:57

08. This Time I Wanna Lose — 22:12

09. Lately (I Feel Like I Wanna Wake Up Out Of This Dream) — 26:26

10. It Feels So Good, Do It Again — 31:56

11. Just Like The River (Reprise) — 36:58


Personnel:

Lotti Golden — vocals
Hugh McCracken — guitar, harp, whistle
Chet Amsterdam — bass
Paul Griffin — piano, organ
Mike Mainieri — piano, vibraphone, organ, percussion
Dennis Seiwell — drums, percussion
Joe Farrell, Marvin Stamm, Randy Brecker, Ronald E. Cuber — horns
Jack Lewis — producer