ALBUM REVIEW: Ry Cooder – The Prodigal Son

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

Ry Cooder is the great circler, a musician who seems to have a hand in all manner of scenes and genres and the ability to drift between all of them seamlessly. He played on Captain Beefheart’s Safe As Milk, produced Buena Vista Social Club, scored film soundtracks and played guitar on The Rolling Stones’ Let … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Ry Cooder Announces New LP The Prodigal Son

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Doubtful Sounds • Leave a comment

It’s been six years since Ry Cooder released his last album, Election Special. Now, on May 11th, Cooder will release The Prodigal Son. The album’s 11 tracks, including three Cooder originals and a carefully selected collection of his most treasured blues ‘n roots spirituals of the last century (songs of the Pilgrim Travelers, The Stanley … Continue reading →