Few blues artists have achieved as much crossover success as Robert
Cray. Though it's not infrequent for blues purists to proclaim a
dislike for his work, his skillful blend of blues, R&B, and
soul has undeniable appeal. Heavy Picks is the first retrospective
of Cray's recording career, tracing the route from his early,
semi-independent recordings through his final dates for Mercury
Records. The collection includes some of Cray's best material,
including "Smoking Gun," "Playin' in the Dirt," and "Bad
Influence," which testify to his strengths as a songwriter. One of
the few blues musicians to have videos on MTV, Cray's style has a
consistency that's helped ensure his longevity in the pop and blues
arenas. At 14 tracks, Heavy Picks is also a nonintimidating
introduction for newer fans. --Genevieve Williams
General
Label: |
Virgin EMI Records
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 1999 |
Originally released: |
1999 |
Contributors: |
Bas Hartong
• Robert Cray
• Mike Kappus
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Performers: |
Robert Cray
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Dimensions: |
125 x 142 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
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Running time: |
58 minutes |
Categories: |
Music >
Blues
Promotions
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LSN: |
X4P-EWU-342-7 |
Barcode: |
0731454655729 |
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