Potlatch

by Redbone

Potlatch cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 2 September 1970
  • Label: Epic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:02
  • Community rating: 3.63/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Pat Vegas, Pete DePoe, Pete Welding

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The Native American-led quartet returned quickly with a deeply infectious sophomore album that successfully sharpened their signature, swamp-drenched rock sound. The release spawned the enduring hit 'Maggie', showcasing their unparalleled ability to blend driving R&B grooves, Cajun rock influences, and subtle indigenous musical elements into highly accessible pop formats.

Genres

Descriptors: guitars, rhythmic, soulful, harmonies, bluesy

Tracklist

  1. Maggie (5:06)
  2. Light As A Feather (1:56)
  3. Who Can Say? (2:50)
  4. Judgment Day (2:30)
  5. Without Reservation (4:13)
  6. Chant: 13th Hour (5:36)
  7. Alcatraz (2:47)
  8. Drinkin' And Blo (2:17)
  9. Bad News Ain't No News At All (3:12)
  10. New Blue Sermonette (3:35)

Credits

  • Redbone - primary artist, vocals
  • Pat Vegas - bass, written-by, lead vocals [lead vocal]
  • Pete DePoe - drums, written-by
  • Tony Bellamy - electric guitar [wah-wah], written-by, guitar [interludes]
  • Pete Robinson - arranged by [strings and woodwinds], conductor

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