Language Of The Soul

Performer: Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Language of the Soul is a wonderful change of pace for guitarist Ronnie Earl. The record is the first all-instrumental album Earl has recorded and, if anything, it's even more successful than his full-fledged, band-oriented records. Working without vocals has given him the freedom to try all sorts of new things, whether it's the jazzy interludes of "Indigo Burrell" or the gospel-flavored "I Am With You." Earl's compositions aren't memorable in and of themselves (he wrote all but two of the cuts), yet they give him the opportunity to play freely. He comes up with some truly remarkable solo passages, offering definitive proof that he's one of the best contemporary blues guitarists of the '90s. ~ Thom Owens

Down Beat (4/95, p.50) - 4.5 Stars - Very Good Plus - "...Earl indulges in some sparkling, grinding, stomping and bruising, but more often takes the quiet, subtle route in sketching out these tunes that testify to his multifaceted guitar-playing talent..." Option (3-4/95, p.100) - "...Ronnie Earl has put together another crack band to back him up on this album of instrumentals, and the results are often top-notch....Earl isn't a dazzling virtuoso or a pure feel player--his talents lie between technique and vibe, and with the right tune and arrangement he makes some dazzling music..." Musician (5/95, p.92) - "...No longer relying on vocalists, the guitarist has staked out a sort of `Magic Sam Meets Blue Note' (or `Grant Green with a Strat') territory all his own...his simple, direct approach is not unlike Albert King's: Find a few effective licks and twist them to fit the surroundings...his most winning combination yet..."

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