NUMBER 10, J.J. Cale's third release with a numbered title, places the spotlight squarely on what's first and foremost in his music: groove. He's a fine songwriter and when things are really rolling, the song all but disappears into the engine of the rolling rhythm section. This fine follow-up to 'Travel Log' again finds Cale broadening his arrangement and production sounds. Dabs of modernity (as on this album's "Digital Blues") and a sultry, shuffling beat, manage to keep every one of his songs sounding new. He even gets tropical with 'Artificial Paradise.

Of all of JJ's more recent albums, this is certainly one of my favourites. This is a really mellow collection of songs. There are some lovely, relaxing songs on this album along with some excellent guitar work. Just listen to Traces, Artificial Paradise, Low Rides or Jailes.

A collection of laid-back, lying-by-the-pool blues... Songs that wear safari suits, mirror shades and bittersweet stoned-out smiles.
Studio album by J. J. Cale

Tracklist:

01 - Lonesome Train - 3:09
02 - Digital Blues - 3:33
03 - Feeling In Love - 3:20
04 - Artificial Paradise - 4:02
05 - Passion - 2:25
06 - Take Out Some Insurance - 2:37
07 - Jailer - 2:50
08 - Low Rider - 2:45
09 - Traces - 3:25
10 - She's In Love - 3:45
11 - Shady Grove - 3:54
12 - Roll On Mama - 2:35


Personnel

Musicians:
J.J. Cale (vocals, guitar)
Bill Boatman (fiddle)
Spooner Oldham (organ)
Christine Lakeland (synthesizer)
Tim Drummond, Nick Rather (bass)
Jimmy Karstein (percussion)
Production:
Artwork By [Design] - Rich Scott , Tamsin Pender
Mastered By - Bernie Grundman
Photography - Barney Newman