Hi (Elizabeth Barraclough album)

The album was produced by Willie Mitchell.^[3] Its songs were written by Barraclough, aside from "You'll Lose a Good Thing".^[4] The Memphis Horns and Memphis Strings contributed to some of the tracks.^[4] Barraclough used her band during the recording sessions, although Leroy Hodges contributed on bass and Paul Butterfield, Barraclough's boyfriend, played harmonica.^[5][6][7]

More information Review scores, Source ...

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
The Courier-Journal	9/10[8]
Duluth News Tribune	1/10[9]
Omaha World-Herald	[10]
Rolling Stone	[11]
The New Rolling Stone Record Guide	[5]

Close

The Blade-Tribune praised the "polished quality" of the album, as well as Barraclough's "direct songs".^[12] The Hartford Courant panned Barraclough's "raw-voiced vocals that crack under strain" and "pedestrian guitar playing".^[6] The Greenville News concluded that "the tough, gritty edge that she exhibited last time out is gone, replaced by a softer, soulful vocal."^[13]

The Courier-Journal called Hi "a find of the year".^[8] The Gazette likewise labeled it "one of the standout albums of summer".^[14] The Duluth News Tribune dismissed Barraclough as a "no-talent groaner".^[9] The Washington Post said, "Barraclough sings with the emotional intensity of soul music but with no trace of its fatalism, replacing that with desire waiting to break loose."^[15] The New Rolling Stone Record Guide stated that the album was "competent" blues rock.^[5]

Side 1

1. "Devil at the Door"
2. "Gotta Lotta Love"
3. "Use Your Heart"
4. "So Good to See You"
5. "You'll Lose a Good Thing"

Side 2

1. "Space Shuttle Shuffle"
2. "How Come?"
3. "Time and Love"
4. "Concentrate"
5. "Bird in a Cage"