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| City That Care Forgot | 
 enlarge | Artist: Dr. John And The Lower 911
Label: 429 Records
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
Buy Used: $6.40
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 2183
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 17703
UPC: 795041770325
EAN: 7950417703250
ASIN: B0017LEFYI
Release Date: June 3, 2008
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Condition: Excellent condition. Complete packaging. Fast shipping & friendly Midwestern service!
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| Customer Reviews:
 HIS BEST EVER June 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Not only will this please long-time fans of the Doctor, it's also a good place to start for those who don't know his work. This is an album of integrity, drive, commitment and purpose. It sounds great on the first listen and only gets better.
The band is hot and tight-- you get a sense that a lot of the performances emerged from jams. Some may feel Dr. John's recent albums have steered too close to MOR territory. But the swamp funk of 'Gumbo' has finally returned, in a deeper and darker form. And the Doctor even revives some of the ol' voodoo magic on a couple of tracks.
Don't be scared off by the fear that the guest stars will dominate the album (always a danger). In truth, the guests emblazoned across the cover play s co-operative, understated role. Clapton guitar speaks with austere reverence, and Willie Nelson's contribution is barely audible.
Like a lot of peers who first achieved international fame forty years ago, the good Doctor has hit a purple patch. Not only is this his greatest album, it's also one of the best albums of the decade. The Doctor is IN!
One of his best June 24, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I Didn't expect Dr. John to release such a great album at this point of his career. The man is 67 years old. This Just might be his best album of all original songs he ever released.
 UG October 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you relish being depressed as hell, then you will love the lyrics to these dirges disguised as New Orleans romp. The melodies are as good as many of the good Dr's recent offering; however, the mood is soured by deep political rancor that permeates every stanza. This collection was tossed in the waste. To enjoy Dr. John, prior to his (hopefully temporary) sickness, stick with "Anutha Zone".
The Doctor's got it. June 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just back from Nawlins helpin my wifes sister die, and had some time to ride around a little, mainly ninth and irish canal area. Our government fell down on everyone. My bride was back down last year for the Gras and stayed w her sister on St Charles and the main bright spot was the Dr. at house o blues. Heard a bit of this album riding around w me and was moved to tears.
Dr. John is Ill November 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a big fan of Dr. John. This is not one of his best and I can't even play it again to get familiar enough to enjoy it. Rarely do I dislike a CD so badly that I feel ripped off. This is as close as I want to get. Better luck next time!
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