Saturday's Child

by Hoyt Axton

Overview

Devoted largely to traditional folk and blues selections, this sounds more like an undernourished demo session than a proper album. Axton sings fairly well, but not exceptionally, as he plays acoustic guitar (presumably, no credits are given) and interprets familiar tunes like the title track, "Willie Jean," "St. James Infirmary," "Make Me a Pallet," and "Hoochie Coochie Man" (the last of which he is, erroneously, given the songwriting credit for). What really sinks the set is the addled decision to use squiggly trad jazz-styled trombone on many of the tracks, which makes this, probably inadvertently, sound close to a novelty record. As a solo acoustic folk album, this could have been adequate; the addition of trombone (and nothing else) is a mismatch. Axton's own songwriting efforts are limited to a couple of tunes, and are in a pretty bluesy fettle; curiosity seekers should also note that he covers a couple of compositions by Rod McKuen. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	08/08/2012
Label:	Essential Media Mod / Vee-Jay Records
UPC:	0894231381126
Rank:	74752

Tracks

1. Saturday's Child
2. Trombone Charlie
3. St James Infirmary
4. Hoochie Koochieman
5. Willie Jean
6. Movin' Down the Line
7. They've Been on Their Jobs Too Long
8. Gambler's Blues
9. Voodoo Blues
10. Angel Cake and Wine
11. Make Me a Pallett
12. Rise Up

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Hoyt Axton   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar

Technical Credits

Hoyt Axton   Composer