Levon Helm [1982] (1982)

About this title: Levon Helm's third solo album has the same producer as his second, Donald "Duck" Dunn (of Booker T. & the MG's fame), features the same Muscle Shoals gang, and even boasts guitarist Steve Cropper (also of the MG's) back for another go-around. Increasing this déjà vu feeling, it is also entitled Levon Helm, the same modest title that was given to the 1978 album. Unfortunately, it also has the same problems. Given the participants here, this thing should absolutely drip with soul and sharp grooves, but instead it unfolds in a professional manner without ever really catching fire. Helm's ... read more

Tracks:

1. You Can't Win Them All [Bown/Chapman]
2. Lucrecia [Supa]
3. Even a Fool Would Let Go [Snow/Chater]
4. I've Got a Bet With Myself [Elliott]
5. Money (Money Cues) [Gordon]
6. Get Out Your Big Roll Daddy [Seals/Chapman]
7. Willie and the Hand Jive [Otis]
8. The Got Song [Talton]
9. Give a Little Bit [Talton]
10. God Bless 'Em All [Buckins]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.