Belle of the West was met with generally favorable reviews from critics. Marty Gunther writing for Blues Blast Magazine, described it as an "intimate jam session" that "delivers the feel of her native Midwest and the Old West".[ 4] American Blues Scene described the album as "quite possibly, Fish's finest work to date."[ 5]
Belle of the West track listingTitle Writer(s) 1. "American Dream" Samantha Fish 3:20 2. "Blood in the Water" Fish 4:01 3. "Need You More" Fish 4:01 4. "Cowtown" Fish 5:08 5. "Daughters" Fish 4:36 6. "Don't Say You Love Me" Fish 5:27 7. "Belle of the West" James Mathus 3:33 8. "Poor Black Mattie" R L Burnside 4:54 9. "No Angels" Fish 3:30 10. "Nearing Home" Lillie Mae 4:15 11. "Gone for Good" Fish 3:57 Total length: 46:41
Adapted from the album's liner notes.
Samantha Fish – vocals, guitarAmy LaVere – bassTrina Raimey – drums, vocals
Tikyra Jackson – drums, vocals
Sharde Thomas – fife, drums, vocalsLightnin' Malcolm – guitar, harmonica, vocals
Jimbo Mathus – harmonica, vocals, pianoLillie Mae – violin, vocals
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