Monster Reviews For Dr. John's 'Blessed Voice' And 'Big-hearted, Sinewy Funk' (BBC) On New Album 'Tribal' (Aug 3, 429 Records)

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Dr. John's extraordinary new album 'Tribal' finds this great American artist at the pinnacle of his creative powers, making what might be the most complete statement of his musical and personal identity in his 50-year career. Critics are going wild for the new album, and Dr. John's recent tour of the U.K. with his band, "The Lower 911," met with similar acclaim. Check out some these rave reviews:

"Over a 50-year career, Dr John has grown from session man into the presiding spirit of New Orleans...Tribal celebrates his legend with relish." - The Observer

"One of New Orleans' favourite sons, his new record is like the tastiest gumbo, a rich stew of funky, swampy piano licks, tribal beats and typically slippery vocals." - The Sun

"Big-hearted, sinewy funk, garlanded by one of those blessed voices which seems to find greater depth and range with age (bearing down on 70, Dr John has never sung better than on Tribal, and never more so than on the beautiful string-drenched ballad Lissen at Our Prayer)." - BBC

"The New Orleans icon again draws on the city's rich musical heritage, with jazz, Cajun and blues intertwined and enlivened by his trademark keyboards." - Sunday Mercury

"He sang the songs in a spectacularly gruff, careworn voice." - The Times

"An intoxicating brew" - The Financial Times

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