Indigenous - Broken Lands [2008]
The infallible Mato Nanji has done it again! ‘Broken Lands’ is another solid from top to bottom album, with not a single filler track to be found. And as much as I hate to admit it, I don’t think the quality of this album has suffered a bit as a result of the parting of ways of Mato and his siblings. In fact, I’m on the fence as to whether or not this is Mato’s best (non-live) album ever! I really can’t rationally arrive at a conclusion when such consistent work is released time after time. Consequently, for me, Indigenous’ albums are more about subtle contrasts rather than discernible degrees of perceived quality. However, with that being said, I’m sure you noticed that I qualified the “best” comment with the non-live proviso. (more…)
Track Listings
A star studded cast of musicians join King for this celebratory album, including: Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Bobby Bland, Billy Gibbons, Mark Knopfler, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Daryl Hall, and Gloria Estefan. This is far from my favorite King album. The great man’s booming voice and uncluttered guitar style, liberal use of bends, his signature tremelo, tend to overpower those he performs with. His talent casts a huge shadow, making it difficult for others to shine as he does. The commanding performances here, and the enjoyment, are provided by Mr. B.B., and the much younger artists have to strive to keep up with him.