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Joe Cocker-HARD KNOCKS: Limited Premium Edition- DVD & CD- 2010- Sony Music- 886978294029- 500 grn
HARD KNOCKS is the twenty-first and penultimate studio album by Joe Cocker, released on 1st October 2010 by Columbia Records in Europe. It features nine new songs plus Cocker's version of the Dixie Chicks number "I Hope". A Limited Premium Edition (CD/DVD) version of the album was released in December 2010 in Europe with live tracks off the album recorded at Le Zenith in Paris on 10th October 2010. Joe Cocker comes up with a clean, shiny machine on HARD KNOCKS. Despite Cocker's trademark soulful rasp, this isn't an especially warm album. It's bright and bold, as hard and shiny as stainless steel, but there isn't a meanness to it: it's professional to its core, each note polished til it gleams, not one song outside of Cocker's wheelhouse. He pours his passion in, which may not be enough to liven up this buttoned-down upper-crust soul, but it is enough to keep things pleasant.
PERSONNEL: Joe Cocker – lead vocals; Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards; Matt Serletic – keyboards, programming; Steve Nathan – synthesizers, Wurlitzer organ; Joel Sherear, Tim Pierce, Ray Parker Jr. – guitars; Kenny Greenberg, Tom Bukovac – electric guitar; Glenn Worf, Chris Chaney – bass; Dorian Crozier, Matt Chamberlain, Josh Freese – drums; Cleto Escobedo III – saxophones; Jeff Babko – trombone; Ron King – trumpet; Stevie Blacke – cello, viola, violin; Mabvuto Carpenter, Judson Spence, Kim Keyes, Ashley Cleveland, Stephanie Bentley, Robyn Troup, Sheree Brown – backing vocals; Jennifer Bailey, Mabvuto Carpenter, Kara DioGuardi, Erica Dowd, Dorian Ford, Nomisha Jackson, Renee Jackson, Robyn Troup, Niomisha Wilson - Choir.
Good old Joe Cocker. He may have piled on the pounds over recent years but there’s nothing wrong with that gorgeous, gravelly voice of his. On this ten-track album, that voice appears against the backdrop of a superb collection of songs and the slick sort of Los Angeles production that throws those “rough diamond” vocals into glorious relief. The stand-out song is ''Thankful'' but there’s no shortage of great tracks, put together by some of the best in the business. HARD KNOCKS as a whole is more of a pop recording, much more so than Cocker's last few records. Recorded much like a demo, this one has no special effects or electronics. The British singer songwriter with the distinctive bluesy soul voice has been around the block a few times and has sold millions of records along the way. Joe have spent probably more time on the streets than being educated. Fans who’ve been around long enough to remember him all those years ago will probably understand the album title. Whether you fully understand it or not, the fact remains Cocker, with four decades of artistry behind him, is still standing strong. HARD KNOCKS is an absolute gem. This is an excellent outing from one of rock's greatest singers. Enjoy!
Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Double Clear Tray And Includes 16-Page Booklet.
Made In The EU.
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