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Strong Persuader

Robert Cray Format: Audio CD
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 523 ratings
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Track Listings

1 Smoking Gun
2 I Guess I Showed Her
3 Right Next Door (Because Of Me)
4 Nothin' But A Woman
5 Still Around
6 More Than I Can Stand
7 Foul Play
8 I Wonder
9 Fantasized
10 New Blood

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NEW Combo BLUWAVS CD and FLAC FILE

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Stinging urban blues by way of Texas and Memphis distinguish Robert Cray's major-label debut, which followed three strong independent releases. Here he fleshes out his sound with bursts of brassy Southern soul courtesy of the Memphis Horns, but keeps his pungent, steely guitar solos out front in an engaging dialogue with his plaintive vocals. Released in 1986, Strong Persuader signaled that Cray, as a writer--like his contemporary Stevie Ray Vaughan--had something to say about his interior life beyond the usual bluesman's laments, an approach that pays homage to the music's rich traditions while suggesting new areas of inquiry. --David McGee

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5.59 x 0.39 inches; 3.25 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mercury
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2002005
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1990
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Mercury
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000001FKR
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 523 ratings

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yegg
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome CD
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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Awesome CD and at a great price. And item as described by the seller.
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Matthew M
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Robert Cray!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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Some of his old standard gems and a few others. What I'd really like to see, though, is a multi CD compilation of ALL his stuff! A boxed set, maybe. I have a few of his albums, but there isn't one of them that doesn't also contain songs that are on the others.
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Patrick Pruneau
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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Virtually every song was a hit for him, love this!
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Stephen & Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Cray
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
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Great cassette. Very good condition. Thank you
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Nda Grie
5.0 out of 5 stars "Smoking Gun" of Talent
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2003
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Robert Cray hits the bulls-eye with this collection of blues, rock and soul. His fast, dexterous guitar is always melodic, never gimmicky, and he leads a tight, no-frills backup band that often manages to sound like a Muscle Shoals studio band of the sixties. Robert's strong, clear voice conveys both rage and humor (sometimes at the same time!) but from the cover picture, you know the humor is the real message. The songs are mainly about love's suspicions and betrayals, most prominently in "Smoking Gun", and his lyrics are always compelling. Every song delivers flawlessly, making it impossible to nitpick or say some songs are better than others. There is nothing innovative or unusual about "Strong Persuader", it's all been done before, but few have done it as well, or managed to sound so distinctive as Robert Cray. This Seattle native has held a steady popularity among his fans and music critics, but despite his amazing singing and playing, his thorough professionalism, and his "marquee good looks", he never broke out into really massive popular appeal. What a shame!
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Tammy
4.0 out of 5 stars CD was great but case was cracked
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021
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Love the music. The disc was in great shape but the plastic case it comes in was cracked.
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Great underrated artist!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022
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I love this cd. Robert Cray is totally underrated as a blues artist. This CD has great songs, vocals, lyrics and awesome guitar work. You will like this one.
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O CAZZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in great condition.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
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Sounds great. Brand new condition.
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R. Mays
5.0 out of 5 stars One of a Kind
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2021
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One of the earliest and best from Robert Cray.
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tc brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Robert cray at his best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2023
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Every track a winner
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Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo bluesman
Reviewed in Italy on March 19, 2022
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Non lo conoscevo, l'ho ascoltato in una playlist fornitami dal mio lettore di rete in base ai miei gusti e ho voluto acquistare subito il suo primo album. Che è questo appunto. Bellissima scoperta, approfondirò sicuramente.
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Motoki's
5.0 out of 5 stars とてもいい感じ！
Reviewed in Japan on June 2, 2020
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CD import 安かったので買ってみました。それほど期待はしていなかったのですが、数枚買ったロバートクレイのアルバムの中では最も親しみやすいと思いました。90年代以降のアルバムと比べると音が痩せていて圧がないのですが、逆にこの方が自然なのかな？
多くの場面で最近の音の処理はファットでしかも高温も伸びて音の広がり感がすごいと感心します。昔の録音でも次々と今風にリマスターされて、知らずに初めて聴いた曲が何十年も前の録音だったりして驚いてしまうこともあります。まあ結構なことではありますが、その時代に見合った音というのも、らしさという面からはイジりすぎない方がいいのかなと思います。昔聞いた声はもっとみずみずしかったのに残響かけ過ぎだよぅ等、残念なこともありました。
おっと、この商品のレビューから外れちゃいましたね。’86年、Cray30歳過ぎのこの作品は今の私の感性にピッタリ！オルタナロック寄りの楽曲が粒ぞろいで知らず知らずのうちに聞き込んでいます。演奏に余計な気負いがないのも好感。
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CP
5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Cray at his best!
Reviewed in India on February 26, 2017
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The 1986 release that caught the mainstream’s renewed interest in the Blues & propelled Robert Cray into the stratosphere. Contrary to my assumption, this is not a re-mastered release - on many levels that is not a bad idea considering the ongoing loudness war! Even after 30 years of its release, the album has endured the test of time! There is not single dud track in the album. However, for hardcore Blues aficionados, this album would still remain an enigma!
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