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Start With the Soul | 
| Artist: Alvin Youngblood Hart
Label: Hannibal
Category: Music
Buy New: $11.98
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 74574
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.4
MPN: 571449
UPC: 031257144926
EAN: 0031257144926
ASIN: B00004SZL8
Release Date: May 16, 2000
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| Tracks:
| • | Fightin' Hard | | • | Manos Arriba | | • | Treat Her Like A Lady | | • | Once Again | | • | Porch Monkeys' Theme | | • | Electric Eel | | • | Back To Memphis | | • | Cowboy Boots | | • | A Prophet's Mission | | • | Cryin' Shame | | • | The Hustler | | • | Maxwell Street Jimmy | | • | Will I Ever Get Back Home? |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
On his debut, Big Mama's Door, Alvin "Youngblood" Hart let us know that his roots lay in the blues. But don't pen him in. On Start with the Soul, his third great disc, 'blood steps out as a rocker, playing big, crunching chords with a wide-open amp, the garage addressing the arena. "Fightin' Hard" is fightin' mad--angry, rabble-rousing rock & roll. You'll need that adrenaline for his take on the Cornelius Brothers' "Treat Her Like a Lady," fueled by the merging of rock guitars and soul horns. Hart's version could end race riots. His "Once Again" could start economic ones; it'll be a contender for deepest blues of the 21st century. Consistently interesting production--varied textures, a female chorus--keeps the sound as diverse as the styles. On the last track, Hart commandeers the spirit of Delta great Tommy Johnson, expresses it with the voice of Howlin' Wolf, and lets them both sing to the new millennium. This record ain't about the roots, it's about the branches. --Robert Gordon
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Fightin' Hard January 25, 2008
Jack Baker (LeRoy,IL)
I bought this album years ago after reading an interview with Hart in Guitar Player magazine. I was fascinated to discover that he and his wife build and repair amps, effects, and guitars. Guitar Player was kind enough to include a track by track listing of what equipment Hart used on the album. That alone was enough to pique my interest, so I bought the CD.
This is one of the most amazing recordings I own. Hart bounces from style to style on the album and proves that he is master of each. The album opens with the fabulous "Fightin' Hard", a straight ahead rocker before swerving into the funky "Manos Arriba". Hart then delves into soul with a cover of "Treat Her Like a Lady" that is just awesome. Great horns add to Hart's dead on soulful funk. "Porch Monkey's Theme" is a frenetic instrumental. "Once Again" is an otherworldly song that is part blues, part reggae, very atmospheric. Other standouts are an amazing version of Black Oak Arkansas's "Cryin' Shame" and a cover of Chuck Berry's "Back to Memphis". You'll also find country music, old school blues, and some more great funk-rock. The recording sounds very warm, not at all glossy and harsh like a lot of modern records. It's like some weird relic from various musical ages and stages. I also own Hart's Big Mama's Door, an excellent acoustic blues album. Be forewarned, if that's what you're looking for, this ain't it. This album is all over the map stylistically, but if you like all of those styles, as I do, then you'll love Start With the Soul.
 terribly disappointing January 18, 2003
T. Snyder (AZ)
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
If you liked ANY of Alvin Youngblood Hart's other cd's, I can almost guarantee you will NOT like this one. It's garbage. It's a poor crossover/sellout effort. Thankfully though he went back to acoustic roots music with his most recent release. Pick up anything else by Alvin - his other three cd's are wonderful music. We'll just pretend this release never happened....
YES,I get it! November 20, 2002
Floyd (Mississippi)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Alvin is one of America's great new guitar gurus.Be it electric or acoustic,he does it all, and he does it well!I've been fortunate enough to witness several performances by his 3 man band .One thing I noticed was people of all ages ,sizes,and shades gettin' down.That's what Rock n Roll is all about and what this record is all about.This record smashes every barrier in it's path.A raucuous,reflective,rockin' romp through the gamut of American music.If you're stuck on the whole acoustic blues thing,pass this one up and leave it to the hip
 Sad to say... December 8, 2001
K. Weimer (Long Beach, CA United States)
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
Generic rock n' roll. We've been hearing "cruching chords" as one admiring reviewer put it, for 30 years or more now. I understand why Hart would do this, is a common enough ploy for musicians who feel its time to get some of those "dues" back, but I would have preferred Hart stay with what he was good at.
A Fantastic Find July 25, 2001
esniii (Ardmore, PA USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
A friend loaned me this CD, and I went right out and bought my own copy because I didn't want to give it back.Hart is all over the map with his musical influences, but right on target with every number. He starts off with Rock influences (Fightin' Hard, Manos Arriba), then veers off through Soul (Treat Her Like a Lady), Chicago Blues (Once Again), and Jazz (Porch Monkeys' Theme). For those who love his Country Blues try 'A Prophet's Mission' or 'Will I Ever Get Back Home'. Every track is magic. And unlike his earlier album, Territory, he makes it all work together seamlessly. This tasty brew sold me on every one of his albums. He also does a couple of wonderful traditional blues duets with Maria Muldaur on her latest album. Look him up, especially this album, and Big Mama's Door - you won't be disappointed!
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