From revival to rollicking - Rob-
ert Randolph and The Family
Band are back with their fifth stu-
dio release, Got Soul. The group
continues to build on a diverse
and solid catalogue that blends
the best of gospel, funk, rock
and soul. As much as rhythm
propels their music, it is Robert’s
unique approach to the pedal
steel guitar that gives The Fam-
ily an energetic, engaging style
that nods to the past but is very
much in the present. Robert has
shown the world that the steel
goes well beyond country music.
Their 12-track CD opens strong
with the pairing of the spirited
“Got Soul” and “She Got Soul”
featuring Anthony Hamilton.
The tempo slows for “Love Do
What It Do” with Darius Rucker
handling lead vocals. The dance-
able “Shake It” will have you
shaking as will their creative
cover of ZZ Top’s “Thank You.”
The instrumental “Heaven’s Call-
ing” along with “Find A Way”
finds Robert Randolph explor-
ing a wide range of textures and
Watch Robert Randolph and The Family Band perform “Got Soul”
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