Comfort to the Soul explained
| Comfort to the Soul |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Ana Popović |
| Cover: | Ana Popović - Comfort to the Soul.jpg |
| Released: | October 7, 2003[1] |
| Genre: | Blues, rock, soul, jazz[2] [3] |
| Length: | 43:12[4] |
| Label: | Ruf[5] |
| Producer: | Jim Gaines, David Z |
| Prev Title: | Hush! |
| Prev Year: | 2001 |
| Next Title: | Ana! Live in Amsterdam |
| Next Year: | 2005 |
Comfort to the Soul is Ana Popović's second studio album, released on October 7, 2003 on Ruf. The album was recorded in Memphis and produced by Jim Gaines.[3] The album consists of five songs by Popović and six covers, showcasing not just the well-known blues artists (Howlin' Wolf), but lesser known performers (Susan Marshall), and even rock songs that work well in the blues environment (Steely Dan's "Night by Night").[6] Popović introduced some jazz elements into Comfort to the Soul, and the album won a jazz award in France, 'Jazz a Juan-Revelation 2004'.[7] [8] She surrounded herself with seasoned musicians (such as Reese Wynans who had played with Stevie Ray Vaughan as part of Double Trouble) as a statement that she was a blues player to be reckoned with.[9]
Track list
Personnel
Musicians
- Ana Popović – vocals, guitar, rhythm guitar, slide guitar
- Jack Holder – guitar, rhythm guitar
- Dave Smith – bass
- Susan Marshall – background vocals (tracks 2, 3, 6 & 10)
- Becky Russell – background vocals (track 3, 6 & 10)
- Steve Potts – drums
- Reese Wynans – Hammond (tracks 3, 6 & 9)
- Al Gamble – Hammond, keys (track 2)
- Lyn Jones – harmonica (tracks 8 & 10)
Production[10] [11]
- Jim Gaines – production (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7 & 10)
- David Z – production (tracks 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 & 11) and mixing
- Karsten Fuchs – mastering at Brühl Studios Weimar, photography
- Michael van Merwyk – artwork
Notes and References
- Web site: Comfort to the Soul by Ana Popovic . iTunes . 7 October 2003 . March 15, 2017.
- Web site: Comfort to the Soul . Ruf Records Shop . March 15, 2017.
- Web site: Ana Popovic – License To Steal . I Love Blues Guitar . 11 March 2016 . March 15, 2017.
- Web site: Comfort to the Soul – Ana Popovic . AllMusic . March 15, 2017.
- Web site: Comfort to the Soul – Ana Popovic Releases . AllMusic . March 15, 2017.
- Web site: Ana Popovic - Comfort to the Soul . Muziekwereld . Dutch . March 1, 2005 . September 23, 2018.
- Web site: Ana Popovic . All About Blues Music . 13 May 2013 . September 23, 2018.
- Web site: Biography . Ana Popović . September 23, 2018.
- Web site: BCC: Comfort to the Soul by Ana Popovic . Poledattraction . French . September 23, 2018 . Valleyzélé, Jean.
- Web site: Comfort to the Soul – Ana Popovic Credits . AllMusic . March 15, 2017.
- Comfort to the Soul . Ana Popović . 2003 . CD liner . Ruf Records . RUF 1083 . Germany.
