In a Family Way (2005)

About this title: While Ann Rabson has made a name for herself as a member of the popular blues trio, Saffire, it's quite a revelation to hear her solo. Whereas Saffire dazzles with multiple vocalists and the occasional risqué number, Rabson reveals herself as more than another revivalist jumping on the acoustic blues wagon. Sure, she can write within the tradition ("I'd Rather Be Alone"), but she's also fully capable of turning in a fresh version of a venerable warhorse like "See See Rider." Rabson's able to pull this off time and again thanks to her deeply felt vocals combined with an excellent backup band. ... read more

Tracks:

1. Little Red Wagon [Jones]
2. See See Rider [Rainey]
3. I Can't Get My Mind Off of You [Rabson]
4. Little Chickee Wah Wah [Sheldon/Smith/Vince]
5. Do Your Duty [Wilson]
6. Blindsided [Rabson]
7. Hopin' It'll Be Alright [Rabson]
8. I'd Rather Be Alone [Rabson/Rabson]
9. Midnight Hour Blues [Carr]
10. I Want to Hop on Your Harley [Rabson]
11. Go Where the Bad People Go [Barnes]
12. Three Hundred Pounds of Joy [Dixon]
13. A Better World [Barnes]

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