Western Man
1971 studio album by Mose Allison
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Western Man is an album by American pianist, vocalist and composer Mose Allison recorded for the Atlantic label in 1971.[1][2]
Released1971
RecordedFebruary 2, 3 & 11 and March 3 & 4, 1971
StudioAtlantic Studios and Regent Sound Studio, New York City
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| Released | 1971 | |||
| Recorded | February 2, 3 & 11 and March 3 & 4, 1971 | |||
| Studio | Atlantic Studios and Regent Sound Studio, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:47 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Joel Dorn | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [4] |
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating, "Allison's wry wit is in fine form, and his ironic yet truthful lyrics are always fun to hear".[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented on the distant studio sound quality and the strange choice of drummer.[4]
Track listing
All compositions by Mose Allison except as indicated
- "If You Only Knew" – 2:40
- "How Much Truth" – 3:36
- "Benediction" – 2:00
- "Night Club" – 2:36
- "Do Nothing till You Hear from Me" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) – 3:13
- "Mountains" – 5:25
- "Western Man" – 3:14
- "Ask Me Nice" – 3:15
- "Tell Me Something" – 3:43
- "If You've Got the Money I've Got the Time" (Jim Beck, Lefty Frizzell) – 3:15
- "Meadows" – 3:50
Personnel
- Mose Allison – piano, electric piano, vocals
- Chuck Rainey – electric bass
- Billy Cobham – drums