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").[7] Popović introduced some jazz elements into Comfort to the Soul, and the album won a jazz award in France, 'Jazz a Juan-Revelation 2004'.[8][9] 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.[10]
Track list
Personnel
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Musicians[11]
- 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)
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Production[12][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
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References
- ^ "Comfort to the Soul by Ana Popovic". iTunes. 7 October 2003. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "Comfort to the Soul". Ruf Records Shop. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "Ana Popovic – License To Steal". I Love Blues Guitar. 11 March 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "Comfort to the Soul – Ana Popovic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "Comfort to the Soul – Ana Popovic | Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 524. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
- ^ "Ana Popovic - Comfort to the Soul". Muziekwereld (in Dutch). March 1, 2005. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "Ana Popovic". All About Blues Music. 13 May 2013. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "Biography". Ana Popović. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ Valleyzélé, Jean. "BCC: Comfort to the Soul by Ana Popovic". Poledattraction (in French). Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ a b c Comfort to the Soul (CD liner). Ana Popović. Germany: Ruf Records. 2003. RUF 1083.
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- ^ "Comfort to the Soul – Ana Popovic | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
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