Shelby Lynne: Just a Little Lovin'

Originally released in 2008 on Lost Highway records, this 2014 reissue by Analogue Productions is without question the version with the best sound quality. Incredible may be an understatement. This reissue was cut to LP by Doug Sax from analog master sources and pressed on 200-gram vinyl plated and pressed by Quality Record Pressings

"Just a Little Lovin'" is Shelby Lynne's best work. Everything from her voice, to the orchestration, to the instrumentation, to the recording, to the mastering was done superbly well. On "Just a Little Lovin'" Lynne pays respect to Dusty Springfield (plus one original and Tony Joe White's "Willie and Laura Mae Jones."). Lynne doesn't merely rerecord Dusty's songs, she does so with reverence and the utmost respect.

However, the kicker with Analogue Productions reissue is the sound. Many have ranked it up there with some of the best 'audiophile' recordings ever made. Some have claimed to "hear the music in an entirely new way", bringing new life to an already wonderful recording.

The music seems to explode from the speakers. The backgrounds are as quiet as any of the most celebrated audiophile pressings. Lynne's voice simply comes alive and jumps out of silence and into the space around you. The record is rich sounding, detailed, and lively. Kudos to veteran producer Phil Ramone (producer of many early Billy Joel albums), who happened to also be the engineer for Springfield's original recording of "The Look Of Love."

Track List
1. Just A Little Lovin'
2. Anyone Who Had A Heart
3. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
4. I Only Want To Be With You
5. The Look Of Love
6. Breakfast In Bed
7. Willie And Laura Mae Jones
8. I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore
9. Pretend
10. How Can I Be Sure

If you are looking for a great easy listening and bluesy record or simply are a lover of great music, I highly recommend finding a copy of this version of "Just a Little Lovin'" or the 2012 release (33 RPM 200-gram vinyl) from Analogue Productions. Both are excellent and well worth the investment💰.

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