| High-Dollar Gospel | ||||
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| Studio album by Eli Cook | ||||
| Released | August 18, 2017 | |||
| Studio | Full Moon Recording, The Cat Room | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 46:23 | |||
| Label | C.R.8 Records | |||
| Producer | Eli Cook | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Staccatofy | 9/10 |
| Elmore Magazine | 90/100 |
| 5 Finger Review | 90/100 |
| Roots Music Report |   |
High-Dollar Gospel is the seventh album by Virginia-based blues rock artist, Eli Cook. It was released on August 18, 2017.
The album consists of mostly acoustic, original songs and revamped covers of Muddy Waters and Bob Dylan. At the time of release, Cook stated this album contained the most "authenticity" in his songwriting to date.
The ironic nature of the title was inspired by a spiritual "loss of direction" that Cook noticed in American youth.
Critical reception
Critical response has been highly positive. Scott Bampton of Rock & Blues Muse noted that Eli had marked a "new blues territory" with the album's release. Shane Handler of Glide Magazine stated that High-Dollar Gospel proves that "Eli can play with the best." Blues Festival Guide complimented the energy of the album, stating that the record "preaches a high voltage bolt to your ears and shakes you loose."
Personnel
- Eli Cook – Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin
- Peter Spaar – Upright Bass
- Nathan Brown – Drums
Track listing
All songs written by Eli Cook, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Troublemaker" | 3:44 | |
| 2. | "The Devil Finds Work" | 4:01 | |
| 3. | "Mixing My Medicine" | 4:15 | |
| 4. | "Pray For Rain" | 5:00 | |
| 5. | "Can't Lose What You Never Had" | McKinley Morganfield, arranged by Eli Cook | 5:11 |
| 6. | "King Of The Mountain" | 3:48 | |
| 7. | "Mother's Prayer" | 3:15 | |
| 8. | "44 Blues" | Roosevelt Sykes / Traditional, arranged by Eli Cook | 4:46 |
| 9. | "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" | Bob Dylan, arranged by Eli Cook | 5:18 |
| 10. | "Month Of Sundays" | 3:35 | |
| 11. | "If Not For You" | 3:30 | |
| Total length: | 46:23 | ||
References
- Seamus Fitzpatrick (4 January 2018). "Eli Cook, High Dollar Gospel Review". Staccatofy.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- Sylvannia Garutch (16 August 2017). "High Dollar Gospel". Elmore Magazine. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- Bea Willis (14 August 2017). "Eli Cook: High-Dollar Gospel". 5fingerreview.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- Duane Verh (30 July 2017). "Album Review of High-Dollar Gospel". Roots Music Report. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- "High-Dollar Gospel - Eli Cook | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- Shane Handler (31 July 2017). "Eli Cook's 'High Dollar Gospel' Catches Fire & Respects The Traditions". Glide Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- Scott Bampton (4 December 2017). "Album review: High-Dollar Gospel by Eli Cook". Rock $ Blues Muse. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- Scott Bampton (4 December 2017). "Album review: High-Dollar Gospel by Eli Cook". Rock $ Blues Muse. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- "ALBUM PREMIERE/INTERVIEW: ELI COOK'S 'HIGH DOLLAR GOSPEL' CATCHES FIRE & RESPECTS THE TRADITIONS". Glidemagazine.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- "Eli Cook :: HIGH-DOLLAR GOSPEL". Bluesfestivalguide.com. 9 November 2017. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
- Fitzpatrick, Seamus. "Eli Cook, High Dollar Gospel Review". Staccatofy.com. Archived from the original on 14 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.