Blues and the Soulful Truth


Blues and the Soulful Truth is an album by American jazz vocalist and percussionist Leon Thomas recorded in 1972 and released by the Flying Dutchman label.

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Thom Jurek stated: "Blues and the Soulful Truth is among the artist's most enduring performances, either as a leader or sideman... In sum, Blues and the Soulful Truth, is a tour through the depth and dimension of Thomas' mind-blowing abilities as a singer in a wide range of African American musical traditions, proving at the time, and now again, that he was far more than a free jazz singer.... This album is a singular achievement, even among the fine recordings in Thomas' own catalogue, and should be considered first by those curious enough to look into his work -- you won't be disappointed no matter what you find, but this one will take you places you never anticipated going".

Track listing

All compositions by Leon Thomas except where noted
  1. "Let's Go Down to Lucy" – 4:27
  2. "L-O-V-E" – 2:54
  3. "Gypsy Queen" – 10:19
  4. "Love Each Other" – 3:16
  5. "Shape Your Mind to Die" – 5:22
  6. "Boom-Boom-Boom" – 4:52
  7. "China Doll" – 5:07
  8. "C.C. Rider" – 6:23

Personnel