Birthright | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 24, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Genre | Blues | |||
Length | 51:58 | |||
Label | Hyena | |||
Producer | Vernon Reid | |||
James Blood Ulmer chronology | ||||
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Birthright is a solo album by American guitarist James Blood Ulmer recorded in 2004 and released on the Hyena label in 2005.[1]
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars, and stated, "Birthright is the album Ulmer should have made years ago. All that matters is that listeners have it now. It's a shining star in his catalog and a chillingly intimate portrait of his expansive vision and singular talent".[2]
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [2] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Birthright was selected as the Blues Album of the Year in the 2005 Down Beat Readers' Poll.[4]