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EAN: 0042284665223 Label: Island / Mercury Manufacturer: Island / Mercury Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Island / Mercury Release Date: August 31, 1990 Studio: Island / Mercury Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: Robert Cray adds a bit more soul to the mix on this album, which features the Memphis Horns most prominently. Most of the songs are Cray doing what Cray does best--slow, soulful, done-me-wrong (or, alternatively, I-done-wrong) songs chock full of great guitar. No complaints there, and when he adds a bit of vocal growl here and there, as on the album opener "The Forecast (Calls for Pain)" (also featuring some excellent bass from Richard Cousins), and the slow shuffle "Holdin' Court," it keeps things interesting. This album indicates a slight shift in Cray's direction; although he's always included a touch of soul in his blues, here it's more pronounced than before, a tendency he continued in subsequent recordings. --Genevieve Williams Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A Rockin' after Midnite.I never understand all the nay sayers who bust Robert Cray's chops because he covers much of the same ground. They call him safe and predictable. If you do something well and it pleases you, why not. I owned a few of these songs as CD singles before acquiring this CD on Amazon. I can not find fault with any of these cuts. His voice is strong and assured. Cray may never have stretched out his pipes more than he does the near-classic manic screams on "THESES THINGS". He uses enough ... Read More Rating: - Not the most heard, but the bestThis album followed _Strong Persuader_, which made Robert Cray famous. While SP is a terrific album, I tend to like Midnight Stroll even more. It has an excellent mix of upbeat songs that are catchy but have an edge ("Consequences," "Forecast Calls for Pain") and some excellent slow, sad blues as well. This album shows why Robert Cray is deservedly revered by guitarists, singers, and songwriters -- and why some of his more recent stuff is a bit disappointing by comparison. Rating: - Coming into his ownMidnight Stroll is an album I never get bored of listening to. Robert Cray and The Robert Cray Band are beginning to define their own sound which is deep and funky. From the raunchy "Forecast" with the historic Memphis Horns to the moving "The Things you do to me" and the classic "Bouncing Back" this is a must for any serious music buff. Rating: - Cray's best...If you are a Robert Cray fan and you don't own this CD, shame on you!! This disc represents Cray's blues/soul/funk hybrid at its most refined and well executed. The recordings that preceded this one were excellent, but something was missing. The records which came afterwards are great but are also too smooth and overproduced. Midnight Stroll marks the pinnacle for Cray, it manages to be tough, smooth, edgy, humorous, mean and loving all at the same time, quite an achievement! The songwriting is brilliant, ... Read More Rating: - A million listens and it's still good!I just finished listening to this CD for the millionth time and it grabs me every time. Musicians--if you want to understand the blues/R&B feel, play along to this one. Doesn't matter what instrument, either. I played along on bass and was once again mesmerized by the groove on this disc! |
