Soul Brother No. 1
The Reverend Shawn Amos
- Shawn Amos - The Reverend Shawn Amos Tells It | No Depression
- Track one opens with Amos tagging his harp to a reverb-soaked guitar riff from Roberts, then reciting the Sonny Boy Williams tale of deception, “Hoodoo Man Blues,” with fresh energy. The Bo Diddley beat-and-slap back echo of “I’m The Face” is recreated with perfection, bringing to light this 1961 B-side gem from British mod rock ...
- Albums Of The Week: The Reverend Shawn Amos | Soul Brother No. 1 | Tinnitist | May 10, 2024, midnight
- But Soul Brother No. 1 also represents both the culmination of a unique, two-decade-plus artistic career, and a breakthrough in an ongoing journey of self-exploration. From the get-go, Amos has expressed an ever-evolving musical vision through rootsy Americana, singer-songwriter pop, and, as harmonica ace The Reverend Shawn Amos, the blues.
- Dallas-based The Reverend Shawn Amos shares the love on 'Soul Brother No. 1' | KXT 91.7 | May 3, 2024, 3:38 p.m.
- The Dallas-based singer-songwriter's eighth studio album evokes vintage 1970's funk-rock. He'll celebrate its release May 9 at Club Dada.
- ALBUM REVIEW: Songs and Sounds of Social Justice Fire Up The Reverend Shawn Amos’ ‘Soul Brother No. 1’ | No Depression
- Adopting James Brown's mantle as Soul Brother No. 1 for an album title is a ballsy move. But The Reverend Shawn Amos is carrying on the tradition of soul artists who have paved the way for Black voices to effect social change through music.
- The Reverend Shawn Amos chats about his music and literary career, divorce and life as the son of Wally ‘Famous’ Amos | KPRC | April 29, 2024, 11:54 p.m.
- He's a dad, musician and author who spent his childhood in the kitchen with his dad, cookie creator Wally "Famous" Amos. Now, the recent Texas transplant is an accomplished musician and author -- winning a Grammy and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Ahead of his new album release and gig performing at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, he's chatting with Houston Life about his successes, struggles, and what he's learned along the way.
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