E. C. Scott - The Other Side of Me

Artist: E. C. Scott
Title Of Album: The Other Side of Me
Year Of Release: 2003
Label: Black Bud
Genre: Blues

Notes:
Other Side of Me album by EC Scott was released Jan 20, 2004 on the Black Bud label. .E. .C. Scott is a superior blues and soul singer who is in prime form throughout this set. Other Side of Me music CDs She is also a talented and witty lyricist, as can be heard on her tribute to "Money" (which should become a standard), "He Ate the Apple," and a song called "This Ain't Yo Daddy's Kind of Blues." Scott's band, Smoke, supports her perfectly, with Bill Ireton contributing some blazing guitar solos. Other Side of Me songs Little Milton makes guest appearances on "Just One of Those Days" and "If I Can Borrow Some of Your Love," but E.C. Scott is certainly strong enough to carry this set by herself. The Other Side of Me is one of her finest and most stirring recordings to date. ~ Scott Yanow

Tracklist:

1. The Other Side Of Me
2. Just One Of Thoes Days
3. Money
4. This Ain't Yo Daddy's Kind Of Blues
5. Did I Forget To Say I Love You
6. That'll Do Man
7. People Get Ready
8. Call Me
9. Doin' My Own Thing
10. He Ate The Apple
11. If I Can Borrow Some Of Your Love
12. One Night With You
13. When Love Comes To An End

E. C. Scott - Masterpiece

Artist: E. C. Scott
Title Of Album: Masterpiece
Year Of Release: 2000
Label: Blind Pig
Genre: Blues

Notes:
Masterpiece album by EC Scott was released May 02, 2000 on the Blind Pig label. .E. .C. Scott has a voice that is perfect for the 1960s soul/R&B-type songs that she performs. Masterpiece music CDs She has plenty of power, is in tune, is quite expressive, and shows an impressive amount of versatility. On the modestly titled Masterpiece, which is a bluish R&B set, the singer wrote or co-wrote all but one of the dozen songs. Scott stars throughout the program (including sometimes overdubbing her voice as a "choir"), is assisted by a fine cast of musicians, and on "Too Good to Keep to Myself" shows that she can excel as a pure blues singer too. Superior party music. ~ Scott Yanow

Tracklist:

1. Living For The Weekend
2. Too Good To Keep To Myself
3. Running
4. Wise As A Fool
5. Masterpiece
6. If You Don't Love Me
7. Sledgehammer
8. What A Good Feeling
9. Funkafied Blues
10. Make A Man Kit
11. Party
12. Shine On Me

E. C. Scott - Hard Act To Follow

Artist: E. C. Scott
Title Of Album: Hard Act To Follow
Year Of Release: 1998
Label: Blind Pig
Genre: Blues

Notes:
Recorded in San Francisco, this crisply produced follow-up to female blues singer E.C. Scott's 1995 COME GET YOUR LOVE is as solid an example of contemporary blues practice as one is likely to find anywhere these days. Tasty fills and figures spun by guitarist Early Times infuse this spirited session with a soulful, funky groove in which drummer Curtis Nutall shines particularly. As for Scott herself, she is a no nonsense singer unaffected by overdone blues or soul mannerisms.
Her voice rarely strays from a comfortable mid-range; a touch of Gladys Knight here and there , especially on the softer, subtler numbers. Scott wrote 10 of these 11 tracks, so she has something to say, and the uncluttered production allows her room enough to get her message across directly. Her subjects span the range of domestic sorrows and joys--infidelity, gettin' it on in a "Queensize Bed." "If You're A Good Woman" finds Scott calmly berating a friend's tolerance of domestic abuse. Needless to say, the accompanying music supports these sentiments aptly, so neither Scott nor her songs are overbearing or preachy. Fans of the real life blues take note.
Recorded at Mobius Music, San Francisco and Live Oak Studio, Berkeley, California. Includes liner notes by Bill Dahl.

Tracklist:

1. Steppin' Out On A Saturday Night
2. Tell Me About It
3. Don't Touch Me
4. Queensize Bed
5. Lyin' And Cheatin'
6. Hard Act To Follow
7. Men Gossip Too
8. Sweet Man Of Mine
9. Another Night In Paradise
10. If You're A Good Woman
11. Missionary Man

E. C. Scott - Come Get Your Love

Artist: E. C. Scott
Title Of Album: Come Get Your Love
Year Of Release: 1995
Label: Blind Pig
Genre: Blues

Notes:

Tracklist:

1. Come Get Your Love
2. Take The Garbabe Out
3. You Got The Wront Number
4. Something Wrong Going On
5. I Need A Real Man
6. I Keep Coming Back
7. Before Quick Get Ready
8. The Forecast Calls For Blues
9. Sugar On The Floor
10. I've Got Love On The Line
11. I Ain't Never Loved Nobody
12. Bright Lights