Wild Heart is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Samantha Fish. It was released on June 14, 2015.
| Wild Heart | ||||
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| Released | June 14, 2015 | |||
| Studio | Blade Studios | |||
| Label | Ruf Records | |||
| Producer | Luther Dickinson | |||
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The album was produced by Luther Dickinson. It was recorded at Blade Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, with additional recordings at Ardent Studios, Zebra Ranch and Royal Recording Studios, Memphis.[1]
Critical reception
editMarty Guntar writing for Blues Blast Magazine described it as having a "superstar lineup" and that "the end product is head-and-shoulders her best", stating that he "Highly recommended" the album.[2]
Bill Brownlee writing for NPR in Kansas City wrote positively about the album, describing the songs as "sturdy" while praising Fish's guitar work and vocal strength. He also praised the production work of Luthar Dickinson noting that Luthar gave the band a "house-rocking sound". He was however critical of the decision to market the album as blues rather than rock, which he felt was limiting for her career. [3]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Road Runner" | Samantha Fish | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Place to Fall" | Jim McCormick, Fish | 6:07 |
| 3. | "Blame It on the Moon" | Fish | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Highway's Holding Me Now" | Fish | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Go Home" | Fish | 6:01 |
| 6. | "Jim Lee Blues Pt. 1" | Charley Patton | 3:53 |
| 7. | "Turn It Up" | Fish | 3:39 |
| 8. | "Show Me" | McCormick, Fish | 4:54 |
| 9. | "Lost Myself" | Fish | 6:04 |
| 10. | "Wild Heart" | McCormick, Fish | 3:37 |
| 11. | "Bitch on the Run" | McCormick, Fish | 3:14 |
| 12. | "I'm in Love with You" | Junior Kimbrough | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 53:00 | ||
Personnel
editAdapted from the album's liner notes.
- Samantha Fish – vocals, lead guitar
- Luther Dickinson – bass guitar (1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11), lap steel guitar (2, 3, 9), guitar (2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12), mandolin (6)
- Brady Blade – drums (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
- Rissie Norman – vocals (1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11)
- Shontelle Norman-Beatty – vocals (1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11)
- Sharde Thomas – drums (5, 6, 12), vocals (12)
- Lightnin' Malcolm – guitar (6)
- Dominic Davis – bass guitar (8)
Other staff:
- Ruben M Williams – Executive producer
- Thomas Ruf – Executive producer
- Chris Bell – engineer, mixer
- Brad Blackwood – mastering
- Adam Hill – recording
- Boo Mitchell – recording
- Kevin Houston – recording
- Dennis Gatz – photography
- Queens-Design.de – artwork
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Blues Albums (Billboard)[4] | 1 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] | 14 |
References
edit- ^ Samantha Fish – Wild Heart (2015, Digipak, CD), retrieved 2021-12-26
- ^ Gunther, Marty. "Samantha Fish – Wild Heart: Album Review". Blues Blast Magazine. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ "Music Review: Samantha Fish's 'Wild Heart'". KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts. 2015-07-28. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "Samantha Fish Chart History (Top Blues Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ "Samantha Fish Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 24, 2021.