REVIEWL: Robert Randolph “Colorblind” (S101)
December 29th, 2006 | 
Reviews | Source: Suite101 (78)
Robert Randolph & The Family Band’s “Colorblind” was one of the year’s most eagerly awaited albums, and I’m happy to report that it lives up to all expectations.
There’s nobody out there playing the steel guitar like Randolph, or “sacred steel” as they call it in the House of God Pentecostal church where he got his start. It’s an instrument that lends itself to fiery passion, to exuberance and deep expressiveness, and Randolph is just the brother to bring it. I’m one who appreciates and enjoys musical excellence wherever I find it, but I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t take additional pleasure from the fact that this music is coming out of a heart of praise. The spirituality may not be as overt as some may desire lyrically, but let me tell you, it is pouring freely from the soul of this gifted and passionate player, and is there to be seen and heard by those with ears, eyes, and soul. […read more]
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