Primitive Son Explained
| Primitive Son |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Eli Cook |
| Cover: | Primitive_Son_Album_Cover.jpg |
| Released: | 2014 |
| Studio: | Hampton Hacienda Lab, The Cat Room |
| Length: | 1:00:03 |
| Label: | Cleopatra Records |
| Prev Title: | Ace, Jack & King |
| Prev Year: | 2011 |
| Next Title: | High-Dollar Gospel |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
Primitive Son is the sixth album by Virginia-based blues rock artist, Eli Cook. It was released in April 2014. The album leans more to the grunge/hard rock side of Cook's work, and features a slew of guest musicians such as Leslie West and Vinny Appice.[1]
Critical reception
The critical response has been positive. Emma Johnston from Louder stated that the album contained "Timeless stuff created by a scholar of the genre".[2] Steve Yourglivch from Blues Matters noted, "There is a high standard of songwriting and musicianship throughout. The guests never overshadow Eli and his core band but add subtleties and nuances."[3]
Personnel
- Eli Cook – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Producer
- Rob Richmond – Bass
- Wade Warfield – Drums, Percussion
- Leslie West – Featured Artist, Guitars
- Vinny Appice – Featured Artist, Drums
- Artimus Pyle – Featured Artist, Drums
- Sonny Landreth – Featured Artist, Slide Guitar
- Reese Wynans – Featured Artist, Hammond B3
- Pat Travers – Featured Artist, Guitars, Vocals
- Tinsley Ellis – Featured Artist, Guitar
- Rod Piazza – Featured Artist, Harmonica
- Eric Gales – Featured Artist, Guitar
- Harvey Mandel – Featured Artist, Guitar
- Jörgen Carlsson – Featured Artist, Bass
- Erin Lunsford – Vocals
- Anthony Focx – Mastering
- Brian Craddock – Drum Engineering, Guitar Engineer, Vocal Engineer
- Greg Hampton – Engineer, Mixing, Producer
- Damani Harrison – Vocal Engineer
- Chris Kress – Mixing
- Jared Kvitka – Drum Engineering
- Jeremy McKenzie – Engineer, Mixing
- Music Resource Center – Vocal Engineer
- Brian Perera – Executive Producer
- Aliyah Davis – Graphic Design
- M. De Vena – Cover Illustration
Track listing
All songs written by Eli Cook, except where noted.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Primitive Son – Eli Cook | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic. 9 November 2020. AllMusic.
- Web site: Keeping The Blues Alive. Louder. Emma Johnston. 18 June 2014. 8 November 2020.
- Web site: ELI COOK Primitive Son. Blues Matters. 25 August 2014. 8 November 2020.
