High-Dollar Gospel
2017 studio album by Eli Cook
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High-Dollar Gospel is the seventh album by Virginia-based blues rock artist, Eli Cook. It was released on August 18, 2017.
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| Released | August 18, 2017 | |||
| Studios | Full Moon Recording, The Cat Room | |||
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| Length | 46:23 | |||
| Label | C.R.8 Records | |||
| Producer | Eli Cook | |||
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The album consists of mostly acoustic, original songs and revamped covers of Muddy Waters and Bob Dylan.[5] At the time of release, Cook stated this album contained the most "authenticity" in his songwriting to date.[6]
The ironic nature of the title was inspired by a spiritual "loss of direction" that Cook noticed in American youth.[7]
Critical reception
Critical response has been highly positive. Scott Bampton of Rock & Blues Muse noted that Eli had marked a "new blues territory" with the album's release.[8] Shane Handler of Glide Magazine stated that High-Dollar Gospel proves that "Eli can play with the best."[9] Blues Festival Guide complimented the energy of the album, stating that the record "preaches a high voltage bolt to your ears and shakes you loose."[10]
Personnel
Track listing
All songs written by Eli Cook, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Troublemaker" | 3:44 | |
| 2. | "The Devil Finds Work" | 4:01 | |
| 3. | "Mixing My Medicine" | 4:15 | |
| 4. | "Pray For Rain" | 5:00 | |
| 5. | "Can't Lose What You Never Had" | McKinley Morganfield, arranged by Eli Cook | 5:11 |
| 6. | "King Of The Mountain" | 3:48 | |
| 7. | "Mother's Prayer" | 3:15 | |
| 8. | "44 Blues" | Roosevelt Sykes / Traditional, arranged by Eli Cook | 4:46 |
| 9. | "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" | Bob Dylan, arranged by Eli Cook | 5:18 |
| 10. | "Month Of Sundays" | 3:35 | |
| 11. | "If Not For You" | 3:30 | |
| Total length: | 46:23 | ||