''Rhythm of the People'' is an album by the American musician
Robert Ward, released in 1993.
Production
Produced by Hammond Scott, the majority of the album was recorded at Arlyn Studios, in Austin, Texas.
"I Found a Love" was recorded in New Orleans, with bass player
George Porter Jr.[ The Kamikaze Horns played on some of the songs.][ Ward's wife Roberta sang on some of the gospel-influenced tracks.][
Ward used his ]Magnatone
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History
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amp on the album.[ The musician felt that ''Rhythm of the People'' was a better representation of his musical interests than his previous album, ''Fear No Evil''.
]
Critical reception
The ''Edmonton Journal
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The ''Journal'' was founded in 1903 by three local businessmen — John Macpherson, Arthur Moore and J.W. Cunningham — as ...
'' noted that "Ward's taste for fast, gutsy, clear, making-every-note-count attacks on the fingerboard was an influence on Stevie Ray Vaughan and others."Chicago Tribune
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'' stated that "a couple of alleged originals borrow too heavily from vintage R & B sources."[ '']The Denver Post
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'' opined that "the element of surprise is gone—and some of Ward's new songs are a little preachy ... But there still are enough beautiful classic-soul moments."
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'' determined that "a tastier mix of contemporary soul, gospel and R&B is hard to imagine."Los Angeles Times
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'' concluded that "Ward seems so re-energized that he occasionally pushes his voice too hard, but the music is punchier and its gospel-rooted flavor and message are even more in evidence."[ The '']Toronto Sun
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'' deemed the album "essential for anyone who's ever thrilled to the sounds of Stax-Volt, Motown, or '60s soul and R & B in general."[
]AllMusic
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wrote that Ward's "vocals don't sound nearly as hearty this time around, and a some of the songs just aren't up to par."
Track listing
References
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1993 albums
Black Top Records albums