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I've Got My Own Hell to Raise
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0045778677221
Label: Anti
Manufacturer: Anti
MPN: 86772
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Anti
Release Date: September 27, 2005
Studio: Anti
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Editorial Review:
After four decades toiling in the record business with little more than a fervent cult following to show for it, Bettye LaVette can seem like soul music's equivalent of Roy Hobbs, protagonist of the bittersweet baseball fable The Natural. Whether this riveting collection of ten covers by an eclectic range of contemporary female singer/songwriters will change the husky-throated Detroit native's fortunes seems irrelevant: Its spare, dusky groove and intensely emotional, in-the-moment performances seem utterly disconnected from concerns as trivial as fame and fashion. A forceful, timely reminder that soul thrives on the singer and not the song, LaVette doesn't so much cover these songs as reinvent them from the inside out, be it the chilling, a capella read of Sinead O'Connor's "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" that opens the album, a gritty take of Lucinda Williams' "Joy" where the singer burns with a fire that might make Tina Turner envious or her recasting Dolly Parton's "Little Sparrow" as bluesy omen and "How Am I Different" by Aimee Mann as inviting, r&b shuffle. In a musical era where soulful authenticity and emotional resonance are too often virtual, this album is a delicious dose of the Real Deal. -- Jerry McCulley
With one eye on the intimate concept albums Sinatra invented at mid-'50s Capitol, and the other on the gritty yet sophisticated soul records produced at Atlantic in the '60s, this release offers ten songs that tell the story of Bettye LaVette. Recording stints at Motown, Atlantic, Epic, and a host of smaller labels left her with dreams to burn, and she pours every moment of hope and heartbreak from her 44 years in music into her tough-minded new collection. Choosing only songs written by female artists, she spins the tale of a woman in a world where men make the choices. For every moment of fear and loss, there's an answering moment of triumph and defiance. The songs are from such artists as Sinead O'Connor, Lucinda Williams, Joan Armatrading, Rosanne Cash, Dolly Parton, Aimee Mann, and more.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Love it!
This album is GREAT! All of the songs are unique but go together well.
Rating: - I've Got My Own Reflection to Raise......
As you might know by now - the life of a Seer who reviews music can get very complicating. Be that as it may, everyday in my candlelit
office I receive tons of complimentary selections of music. Music from lovers, friends, and guides. All these artists want to be among the select few that Metamorpho will review. Honestly, they all want to ride on my seer's coat tails to success. I can't blame them. A vote of confidence is gold from me and worth a platinum album or two. O.K. if you people ... Read More
Rating:  - great album
I heard a couple of samples of Betty LaVette on a website. I really enjoed what I heard so I bought the album.
It was good investment, the album is great, it takes a bit of listening to, and you need to take time out to listen to it, it is not background music. Enjoy
Rating: - Amazing woman...
If you're a fan of classic soul, this womans work is a must in your collection. Her powerful, raspy, raw voice, together with some amazing lyrics will have you listening to these tracks over and over. Check out 'Down to Zero'... I can't stop listening!
Rating:  - Betty Lavette
I had not heard her before, only read about her. I discovered I don't really like her! Just don't like the style
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