Bob Louisell

Reviewer: Smother.net (click for website)
Genuine folks in music are sometimes as difficult to find as genuine music. That’s why I’m proud to hold in my hand one damn find album compiled by one genuine guy, Bob Louisell. Comprised of a wild eclectic mix of folk music ranging from traditional folk to 60’s/70’s folk pop to even Irish and Scottish folk tunes. “Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door” by Bob Dylan is covered with a nod to the great songwriter that he’d be proud of. Bob employs his daughter Sarah to join him in vocals and it’s amazing how well they harmonize together. Not often will you find a cover album of this variety so when you do you have to hold it close for the vulture of CD borrowers may not give it back! - J-Sin - Smother.net

Reviewer: Smother.net (click for website)
Genuine folks in music are sometimes as difficult to find as genuine music. That’s why I’m proud to hold in my hand one damn find album compiled by one genuine guy, Bob Louisell. Comprised of a wild eclectic mix of folk music ranging from traditional folk to 60’s/70’s folk pop to even Irish and Scottish folk tunes. “Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door” by Bob Dylan is covered with a nod to the great songwriter that he’d be proud of. Bob employs his daughter Sarah to join him in vocals and it’s amazing how well they harmonize together. Not often will you find a cover album of this variety so when you do you have to hold it close for the vulture of CD borrowers may not give it back! - J-Sin - Smother.net

There’s a new voice in the acoustic scene. It’s uniquely original, fresh, and yet mature. The singer is Bob Louisell, whose velvety voice belies its power, drawing notes of wisdom out of little known songs and lending inspiration to more familiar tunes. He accompanies himself on guitar and his daughter, Sarah, sings crisp, clear harmonies in a soprano from the beyond! Lead guitarist John Roth picks delicate guitar strains that counterpoint Bob’s guitar and vocals. This compilation is eclectic. It is comprised of traditional and contemporary folk music as well as some popular songs from the 60s and 70s that hark to the garden we left behind--songs like Rocky Mountain High, City of New Orleans, Mr. Bojangles, and Vincent (Starry, Starry Night). Sarah and Bob alternate in singing each of 5 verses in an especially lovely rendition of Turning Towards the Morning. Sarah finishes the album with a solo version of Wild Mountain Thyme.
Taken together, these 15 songs convey a longing for a simpler life than the one most of us lead today. But, while the sentiment of these songs looks backward, their emotions carry you forward! British Disc Jockey “Gozzer” had this to say: "When a song starts and grabs me by the bollocks that means it is going to be on our playlist... The CD was brilliant and, boy I had a lousy day today, and it cheered me up!" (godzicz@btopenworld.com) - Beatwire

There’s a new voice in the acoustic scene. It’s uniquely original, fresh, and yet mature. The singer is Bob Louisell, whose velvety voice belies its power, drawing notes of wisdom out of little known songs and lending inspiration to more familiar tunes. He accompanies himself on guitar and his daughter, Sarah, sings crisp, clear harmonies in a soprano from the beyond! Lead guitarist John Roth picks delicate guitar strains that counterpoint Bob’s guitar and vocals. This compilation is eclectic. It is comprised of traditional and contemporary folk music as well as some popular songs from the 60s and 70s that hark to the garden we left behind--songs like Rocky Mountain High, City of New Orleans, Mr. Bojangles, and Vincent (Starry, Starry Night). Sarah and Bob alternate in singing each of 5 verses in an especially lovely rendition of Turning Towards the Morning. Sarah finishes the album with a solo version of Wild Mountain Thyme.
Taken together, these 15 songs convey a longing for a simpler life than the one most of us lead today. But, while the sentiment of these songs looks backward, their emotions carry you forward! British Disc Jockey “Gozzer” had this to say: "When a song starts and grabs me by the bollocks that means it is going to be on our playlist... The CD was brilliant and, boy I had a lousy day today, and it cheered me up!" (godzicz@btopenworld.com) - Beatwire

i nicked this copy becuase i am radio station manager and listerned to it. when a song starts and grabs me by the bollocks that means the song is going to be on our playlist. this cd is going to be on our play list I do not want to offend bob but this a male version of eva grahem, i would reccomend him bombarding bbc radio2 here in the uk and also radio caroline with cd's , bob we had a singer here inthe uk called Ralph Mc Tell and he used the same techinque in his singinging as you have to bring a message home the cd was brillant and boy i had lousey today and it cheared me up gozzer godzicz@btopenworld.com - British Radio Station

i nicked this copy becuase i am radio station manager and listerned to it. when a song starts and grabs me by the bollocks that means the song is going to be on our playlist. this cd is going to be on our play list I do not want to offend bob but this a male version of eva grahem, i would reccomend him bombarding bbc radio2 here in the uk and also radio caroline with cd's , bob we had a singer here inthe uk called Ralph Mc Tell and he used the same techinque in his singinging as you have to bring a message home the cd was brillant and boy i had lousey today and it cheared me up gozzer godzicz@btopenworld.com - British Radio Station

This is what folk music was like in the old days. Just singing and picking your way through songs you love. Discredited these days where everything has to have a greater purpose, but there is something oddly affecting about this CD. Maybe it’s because I remember listening to lots of those songs on the old steam radio in the kitchen, back when I was a nipper. Perhaps it’s because I hate hearing classic songs being despoiled by everyman and his songbook. You’ll know most of these songs, and you probably like most of them, deep down, but let your sense of cool get in the way. Well don’t. It’s silly. Instead let “City of New Orleans”, “Mr. Bojangles”, “Rocky Mountain High” and “11. Trying To Get To Heaven Before They Close the Door” wash over you. If there is one fault, it’s that a lot of the arrangements are similar, but you can forgive that when you read the liner notes, and realise what a labour of love this is.
- Zeitgeist--The Rocker

This is what folk music was like in the old days. Just singing and picking your way through songs you love. Discredited these days where everything has to have a greater purpose, but there is something oddly affecting about this CD. Maybe it’s because I remember listening to lots of those songs on the old steam radio in the kitchen, back when I was a nipper. Perhaps it’s because I hate hearing classic songs being despoiled by everyman and his songbook. You’ll know most of these songs, and you probably like most of them, deep down, but let your sense of cool get in the way. Well don’t. It’s silly. Instead let “City of New Orleans”, “Mr. Bojangles”, “Rocky Mountain High” and “11. Trying To Get To Heaven Before They Close the Door” wash over you. If there is one fault, it’s that a lot of the arrangements are similar, but you can forgive that when you read the liner notes, and realise what a labour of love this is.
- Zeitgeist--The Rocker