Larry Campbell - Contraband Love - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2017 . Multi-instrumentalist/singer Larry Campbell and singer/guitarist Teresa Williams have long provided musical firepower for fellow artists including Levon Helm, Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, Little Feat, Phil Lesh and Friends, and Rosanne Cash. When the duo stepped onto center stage in 2015 with their Red House Records debut, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, the response was immediate the placed them atop the Americana radio charts, Mojo called them InchThe first couple of AmericanaInch and Uncut gave the album 9/10 stars, describing it as InchPassionate, eloquent, spilling over with regal harmonies... channeling Emmylou and Gram.Inch In January 2017, armed with a new collection of Campbell originals, the pair headed back into the studio with longtime drummer/engineer Justin Guip and new bassist Jesse Murphy to record their follow up. Contraband Love represents a leap forward for Larry and Teresa as they dive even more deeply into their shared pool of musical and life experience. Williams continues to impress as a vocalist, turning in stunning performances on Campbell originals InchContraband LoveInch and InchSave Me From Myself.Inch Her interpretive skills are showcased on two surprising covers the Carl Perkins classic InchTurn AroundInch (featuring drumming by Levon Helm on one of his last sessions), and InchMy Sweetie Went Away,Inch penned in 1923 and popularized by Bessie Smith. High octane originals InchHit & Run DriverInch and InchThe Wishing WellInch give Campbell ample room to show off his vocal prowess as well as his legendary dexterity as a guitarist. Campbell particularly shines on his soul ballad InchWhen I Stop Loving You,Inch co-written with Stax Records songwriting legend and recent Grammy winner William Bell. Building on the bedrock of album one, Contraband Love features adventurous songwriting, powerful new interpretations of their blues and go