High-Dollar Gospel Explained

High-Dollar Gospel
Type:studio
Artist:Eli Cook
Cover:High-Dollar_Gospel_album_cover.jpg
Released:August 18, 2017
Studio:Full Moon Recording, The Cat Room
Length:46:23
Label:C.R.8 Records
Producer:Eli Cook
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High-Dollar Gospel is the seventh album by Virginia-based blues rock artist, Eli Cook. It was released on August 18, 2017.

The album consists of mostly acoustic, original songs and revamped covers of Muddy Waters and Bob Dylan.[1] At the time of release, Cook stated this album contained the most "authenticity" in his songwriting to date.[2]

The ironic nature of the title was inspired by a spiritual "loss of direction" that Cook noticed in American youth.[3]

Critical reception

Critical response has been highly positive. Scott Bampton of Rock & Blues Muse noted that Eli had marked a "new blues territory" with the album's release.[4] Shane Handler of Glide Magazine stated that High-Dollar Gospel proves that "Eli can play with the best."[5] Blues Festival Guide complimented the energy of the album, stating that the record "preaches a high voltage bolt to your ears and shakes you loose."[6]

Personnel

Track listing

All songs written by Eli Cook, except where noted.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: High-Dollar Gospel - Eli Cook | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. 8 November 2020. AllMusic. 7 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211207132240/https://www.allmusic.com/album/high-dollar-gospel-mw0003088390. live.
  2. Web site: Eli Cook's 'High Dollar Gospel' Catches Fire & Respects The Traditions. Glide Magazine. Shane Handler. 31 July 2017. 7 November 2020. 23 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123164323/https://glidemagazine.com/189964/album-premiereinterview-eli-cooks-high-dollar-gospel-catches-fire-respects-traditions/. live.
  3. Web site: Album review: High-Dollar Gospel by Eli Cook. Rock $ Blues Muse. Scott Bampton. 4 December 2017. 7 November 2020. 24 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240824094155/https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com/2017/12/04/album-review-high-dollar-gospel-by-eli-cook/. live.
  4. Web site: Album review: High-Dollar Gospel by Eli Cook. Rock $ Blues Muse. Scott Bampton. 4 December 2017. 7 November 2020. 24 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240824094155/https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com/2017/12/04/album-review-high-dollar-gospel-by-eli-cook/. live.
  5. Web site: ALBUM PREMIERE/INTERVIEW: ELI COOK’S ‘HIGH DOLLAR GOSPEL’ CATCHES FIRE & RESPECTS THE TRADITIONS. Glidemagazine.com. 8 November 2020. 23 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123164323/https://glidemagazine.com/189964/album-premiereinterview-eli-cooks-high-dollar-gospel-catches-fire-respects-traditions/. live.
  6. Web site: Eli Cook :: HIGH-DOLLAR GOSPEL. Bluesfestivalguide.com. 9 November 2017. 7 November 2020. 21 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230921185907/https://bluesfestivalguide.com/eli-cook-high-dollar-gospel/. live.
  7. Web site: Eli Cook, High Dollar Gospel Review. Seamus. Fitzpatrick. Staccatofy.com. 8 November 2020. 14 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114064842/https://www.staccatofy.com/blues/eli-cook-high-dollar-gospel-review/. live.

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