
Three discs of laid-back Tulsa blues defined by whispered vocals and liquid guitar lines. A masterclass in saying more with less.
March 23, 2018 · Music On CD
Collected is the definitive document of the Tulsa Sound, a style J.J. Cale essentially invented and perfected. It is music that feels lived-in, like a favorite pair of boots or a porch chair that has seen decades of sunsets. The sonic character is defined by an incredible sense of space and restraint. Cale never shouts and his guitars never scream; instead, everything is delivered with a cool, rhythmic pulse that mimics the steady breathing of a humid summer night. It is the ultimate 'less is more' approach to rock and blues.
How does Collected sound next to the rest of J.J. Cale's catalogue?
Serene saturates this record a touch more than the artist's norm.
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