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Fistful Of Mercy – As I Call You Down

If ever there was an album that reinforces the statement that music is a universal language, As I Call You Down is it. The three strong and divergent musical identities, California born roots rocker Ben Harper, American acid folkster Joseph Arthur and Dhani Harrison (son of George) have found common ground in the studio and the results are impressive.


There are also signs of musical DNA shining through as Harrison’s presence echoes his late father’s way with harmonies. Fact is there are luxurious vocal harmonies all over this album and even though all the songs are listed as being written by all three, they more than show where the seeds of inspiration have come from.

Arthur’s mutant folk sensibilities shine on tracks like I Don’t Want To Waste Your Time and Fistful Of Mercy. Elsewhere on songs like Father’s Son and 30 Bones Harper’s roots instrumentation and attitude underline the proceedings. Harrison also helps to bring that fab spirit to life through compositions like In Vain Or True and Things Go Round.

Even with such identifiable musicians, their submersion into the feel and the cohesion of the finished work is outstanding. They have tried and succeeded in creating something universal, great music with an appeal that transcends the easy categorising of their earlier work.
Rob Hudson

www.fistfulofmercy.com

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