| I'm the Man | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | February 1993 | |||
| Studio | Chipping Norton | |||
| Genre | Blues, soul | |||
| Label | Code Blue/Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Mike Vernon | |||
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I'm the Man is the debut album by the American musician Sherman Robertson, released in 1994. [1] [2] It was initially released by Indigo Recordings, in 1993. [3] Robertson supported the album with European and North American tours. [4] [5]
Recorded at Chipping Norton Recording Studios in February 1993, the album was produced by Mike Vernon, and was the first release on his Code Blue imprint. [6] [7] Robertson later stated that he did not care for the production. [8] Robertson had previously spent time playing guitar in the bands of Clifton Chenier, Rockin' Dopsie, and Terrance Simien, but missed playing blues. [9] It was important to Robertson that the lyrics to some of his songs concern more carefree and upbeat themes. [10] "Am I Losing You?" is a cover of the Cate Brothers song. [11]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [12] |
| Chicago Tribune | [13] |
The Edmonton Journal wrote that "the double-time pulse of his music owes more to Louisiana shuffles than the 1-4-5 progression of Chicago blues." [3] The Chicago Tribune noted that, "instead of utilizing Gulf Coast grooves, Vernon furnishes his charge with pop-slanted material reminiscent of Robert Cray's crossover strategy that adeptly showcases Robertson's soulful vocals." [13] The Guardian determined that Robertson "has a pleasant, easy vocal style and he's a technically accomplished guitarist, but there's no real soul or depth to his work, proficient as he may be." [14]
The Times opined that I'm the Man falls "rather too neatly into the upmarket, blues-with-soul niche carved to such endlessly resounding effect by Robert Cray." [15] The St. Petersburg Times advised: "Imagine Albert King doing Albert Collins, and you're in the ballpark." [16] The Sun-Sentinel concluded that, "both mellow and blistering, Robertson can sing a blue streak to match his fluid, rhythmic playing." [17]
AllMusic wrote that "I'm the Man is a fine album of electric blues and bluesy soul that underscores the singer/guitarist's Houston, TX, upbringing." [12]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I'm Your Man" | |
| 2. | "Somebody's Messin'" | |
| 3. | "Am I Losing You?" | |
| 4. | "Special Kind of Loving" | |
| 5. | "Make It Rain" | |
| 6. | "Out of Sight Out of Mind" | |
| 7. | "Linda Lou" | |
| 8. | "Home of the Blues" | |
| 9. | "Our Good Thing Is Through" | |
| 10. | "Vacating the Blues" | |
| 11. | "Helping Hand" | |
| 12. | "Take a Message" |
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