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Save His Soul

 
Album Review: Save His Soul

  • Artist: Blues Traveler
  • Rating: StarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1993 04
  • Total Time: 67:35
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Led by the guttural vocals and incisive harmonica of imposing frontman John Popper, Save His Soul is a savory package that dresses obvious influences in a fresh suit of clothes. While six and 12 strings rule, the true inspiration here is Popper's delivery on harmonica and other wind instruments, which spits in machine-gun-rapid fire or carries a piercing, emotive melody line with equal ease. Having restrained themselves for most of Save His Soul, Blues Traveler close with the seven-minute opus "Fledgling," flowing from epic, orchestral ballad mode to angst-ridden wall-of-noise. ~ Roch Parisien, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Trina Magna John Popper Blues Traveler (5:49)
Love and Greed (Lyrics) John Popper, Chan Kinchla Blues Traveler (4:14)
Letter from a Friend John Popper, Bobby Sheehan Blues Traveler (4:39)
Believe Me Chan Kinchla, John Popper Blues Traveler (3:33)
Go Outside and Drive (Lyrics) John Popper Blues Traveler (4:50)
Defense & Desire John Popper, Bobby Sheehan Blues Traveler (3:58)
Whoops John Popper Blues Traveler (8:17)
Manhattan Bridge Chan Kinchla Blues Traveler (2:47)
Love of My Life John Popper Blues Traveler (5:39)
NY Prophesie John Popper, Chan Kinchla Blues Traveler (4:35)
Save His Soul Brendan Hill Blues Traveler (3:12)
Bullshitter's Lament John Popper Blues Traveler (3:28)
Conquer Me (Lyrics) Bobby Sheehan, John Popper Blues Traveler (5:09)
Fledgling (Lyrics) John Popper Blues Traveler (7:25)

Credits

Dennis Keeley (Photography), Bob Defrin (Art Direction), John Popper (Irish Whistle), Blues Traveler (Arranger), Brendan Hill (Drums), Jay A. Ryan (Mixing Assistant), Jeff Carney (Strings), John Popper (Guitar (12 String)), Ronald Carbone (Strings), Gina (Medical Aid), Rich Vink (Production Advisor), David Swanson (Producer), Bashiri Johnson (Percussion), Dave Swanson (Engineer), Steve Eichner (?), John Popper (Guitar (Acoustic)), John Popper (String Arrangements), Mitchell Stern (Strings), Paul Shaffer (Organ (Hammond)), Dave Swanson (Producer), Chan Kinchla (Guitar (12 String)), Cher Levis (Vocals (Background)), Clay Ruede (Strings), Avram Lavinsky (String Arrangements), Steve Thompson (Mixing), Pat Bickham (Vocals (Background)), David Swanson (Engineer), Bobby Sheehan (Guitar (Electric)), Bobby Sheehan (Bass), John Popper (Harmonica), Roberta Cooper (Strings), Brendan Hill (Percussion), Pamela Landrum (Vocals (Background)), Gene Foster (Engineer), Chan Kinchla (Guitar (Acoustic)), Suzanne Ornstein (?), Michael Barbiero (Mixing), John Popper (?), John Popper (Guitar (Electric)), John Popper (Vocals), Gina (?), Blues Traveler (Producer), Dave Swanson (Harp), Howie Weinberg (Mastering), Chan Kinchla (Guitar)
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Save His Soul
Studio album by Blues Traveler
Released April 1993
Recorded ?
Genre Rock
Length 67:13
Label A&M
Producer Dave Swanson
Blues Traveler
Professional reviews
Blues Traveler chronology
Travelers & Thieves
(1991)
Save His Soul
(1993)
Four
(1994)
Singles from Save His Soul
  1. "Conquer Me"
    Released: June 29, 1993
  2. "Defense & Desire"
    Released: 1993

Save His Soul is the third studio album by American jam band Blues Traveler, released in April, 1993 (see 1993 in music).

Track listing

  1. "Trina Magna" (Popper) – 5:49
  2. "Love and Greed" (Kinchla/Popper) – 4:14
  3. "Letter From a Friend" (Popper/Sheehan) – 4:39
  4. "Believe Me" (Kinchla/Popper) – 3:33
  5. "Go Outside and Drive" (Popper) – 4:50
  6. "Defense & Desire" (Popper/Sheehan) – 3:58
  7. "Whoops" (Popper) – 8:17
  8. "Manhattan Bridge" (Kinchla) – 2:47
  9. "Love of My Life" (Popper/Samaroo) – 5:39
  10. "NY Prophesie" (Kinchla/Popper/Popper) – 4:35
  11. "Save His Soul" (Hill) – 3:12
  12. "Bullshitter's Lament" (Popper) – 3:28 >
  13. "Conquer Me" (Popper/Sheehan) – 5:09 >
  14. "Fledgling" (Popper) – 7:25

> Indicates a segue directly into next song

Personnel

  • John Popper - Vocals, harmonica, guitar (electric and 12-string acoustic), Irish whistle, string arrangements
  • Bobby Sheehan - Bass guitar
  • Brendan Hill - Percussion, drums
  • Chan Kinchla - Guitar (electric, acoustic, 12 string)

Background vocals:

  • Pamela Landrum
  • Pat Bickham
  • Cher Levis

Strings:

  • Clay Ruede
  • Mitchell Stern
  • Roberta Cooper
  • Ronald Carbone
  • Jeff Carney

Miscellanea

  • "Trina Magna" is John's attempt at reconciling his view of religion.
  • "Letter From a Friend" was written for Dave Graham, the son of famed music promoter Bill Graham following his death in 1991.
  • "Defense and Desire" is about the Nightingale Bar in Manhattan.
  • Kyle Duke is the child featured on the album cover.

 
 

 

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