Ry Cooder – Paradise And Lunch (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1974
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Paradise And Lunch is an LP by Ry Cooder from 1974 released on the Reprise Records label.
About this album
Paradise and Lunch is one of Ry Cooder’s most admired albums, a 1974 set that deepened his reputation as a master interpreter of American roots music. Drawing on blues, folk and country traditions, it pairs sharp song choices with Cooder’s trademark slide guitar and understated sense of groove. The album includes striking readings such as Tattler, Jesus on the Mainline and If Walls Could Talk, each showing his gift for uncovering old material’s emotional force without polishing away its rough edges. Warm, adventurous and deeply American, it stands as a key document in Cooder’s early-1970s peak and a favourite among listeners who value roots music with real character.
Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Ry CooderLabel: Reprise Records – MS 2179Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1974Genre: Pop & RockStyle: Blues Rock, Texas BluesA1 Tamp 'Em Up Solid
A2 Tattler
A3 Married Man'S A Fool
A4 Jesus On The Mainline
A5 It'S All Over Now
Medley
B1a Fool For A Cigarette
B1b Feelin' Good
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B2 If Walls Could Talk
B3 Mexican Divorce
B4 Ditty Wa Ditty