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Roomful of Blues
Released 1997

Q's Blues
04:30
290 plays

Standing Here At The Crossroads
04:17
281 plays

Smack Dab In The Middle
03:24
267 plays

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songs

- 1
- She'll Be So Fine
- 04:00
- 263 plays

- 2
- Running Out Of Time
- 04:10
- 235 plays

- 3
- We B 3
- 04:08
- 259 plays

- 4
- Standing Here At The Crossroads
- 04:17
- 281 plays

- 5
- Smack Dab In The Middle
- 03:24
- 267 plays

- 6
- Let Me Live
- 03:50
- 230 plays

- 7
- Still Livin' In Prison
- 05:26
- 261 plays

- 8
- Switchin' In The Kitchen
- 03:59
- 231 plays

- 9
- From You
- 04:30
- 230 plays

- 10
- Q's Blues
- 04:30
- 290 plays

- 11
- Easy Baby
- 06:36
- 227 plays

- 12
- Farmer John
- 02:41
- 226 plays

- 13
- Baby, Baby, Baby
- 05:27
- 262 plays

- 14
- Rogue Elephant
- 03:23
- 196 plays

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album review

At its best, Roomful of Blues is a throwback to the heated jump blues bands of the early '50s, which blended hard-driving swing with the extroverted emotions of early R&B. However, this particular release is different than expected. Listeners who hope to hear extended solos and riotous ensembles are sure to be disappointed with Under One Roof, for much of the time Roomful of Blues sounds like an anonymous backup group put together specifically to accompany singer Sugar Ray Norcia. Norcia is a versatile and talented singer, and his repertoire ranges from a Basie blues to tunes that are closer to rock, soul and even country. If one comes to this CD without false expectations, the music is enjoyable on its own level, but from a jazz standpoint, the release is rather routine and not very significant. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide