Hot Ptah Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 When the first shipment of "Really the Blues?" failed to show up on my Parisian doorstep, Allen graciously shipped me another copy, and this time it made it over. So--thanks, Allen! I've been listening to it these past few days and it's a killer. It's like the mix tape to end all mix tapes. I heard Blind Mamie Forehand's "Honey in the Rock" for the first time and was floored. And indeed there are many startling performances that stand out in this set. Loud applause for this fine achievement. Blind Mamie Forehand's song is one that really stood out for me, as well. Your reaction to the set is quite similar to mine, from an earlier delivery date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Pomea Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Just noticed that when I put these cds on my iTunes to transfer to my iPod, they were mostly labeled with the genre Religious! I don't care. Congratulations and thanks again to Allen for this magnificent collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 genuflect before the blues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Allen Lowe-worship is the opiate of the masses (and many iPods). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I'm an Al-nostic; I don't believe that it's possible to know if Allen really exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 The only Blind Mamie Forehand I know is from the Revenant comp, but she's absolutely spellbinding. Gotta get this set, Finally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hey a good review in the NY Times! http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/26/arts/music/26boxed.html?_r=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted November 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 yes, thanks for citing that - came as a complete surprise - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christiern Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Something to yammer about. Congratulations, Allan, you deserve every bit of praise heaped upon you for all this amazing work. Maybe Ratliff isn't as vacuous as his writing generally indicates :tup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vajerzy Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Very nice review.....I'm going to look for it...Christmas treat to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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