The Revivalists – Made in Muscle Shoals (CD)

Made in Muscle Shoals finds The Revivalists going to the source—recording at the legendary FAME Studios where Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and countless soul legends cut the records that invented the genre. The New Orleans eight-piece brings their festival-honed interplay to a setting that demands authenticity, and the Muscle Shoals magic proves it hasn't faded. Producer Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes) captures the spontaneity that made those classic sessions legendary while showcasing The Revivalists' own considerable chops.

The pilgrimage to Muscle Shoals represents a statement of intent: The Revivalists aren't just a jam band that plays soul music, they're a soul band that can jam when the moment calls for it. David Shaw's vocals carry conviction that suits the historic setting, and the horn section adds the same punch that made FAME's house band legendary. The rhythm section locks into grooves that connect directly to the classic Muscle Shoals sound while maintaining the modern edge that's filled festivals and arenas. Relix has followed The Revivalists from New Orleans clubs to this historic session, documenting their evolution into legitimate soul inheritors.

CD. Loma Vista Records. Recorded at FAME Studios, Muscle Shoals. Produced by Ben Tanner. Eight-piece New Orleans soul meets Muscle Shoals tradition.