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I'm in the Wrong Business!

1987 studio album by A.C. Reed

I'm in the Wrong Business! is an album by the American musician A.C. Reed, released in 1987.[2][3] Backed by the Spark Plugs, Reed promoted the album with a North American tour.[4] It sold around 50,000 copies in its first two years of release.[5]

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Production

The album was recorded in four studios across the United States.[6] Reed wrote all of the album's songs; his saxophone style was influenced by J. T. Brown.[7][8] Bonnie Raitt, Maurice John Vaughn, and Stevie Ray Vaughan played on I'm in the Wrong Business![9][10] Junior Markham played harmonica on "This Little Voice".[11] The title track is a complaint about the music business; Reed made it a point to use humor in his songs.[12][13]

Critical reception

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Robert Christgau wrote that "title boast to the contrary, Reed has a commercial knack—he knows how to distinguish himself from competing bluesmen, more gifted ones included."[16] The Boston Globe deemed the album a "red-hot session" by the "definitive Chicago blues sax player."[19] USA Today stated that "Steve Diztell's careening guitar break on the irresistibly funky 'Don't Drive Drunk' is impressive."[20]

The Washington Post noted that, "rhythmically, the album generally has the languid, loping feel of a Jimmy Reed tune."[12] The Philadelphia Inquirer determined that Reed "makes his own blues sound both accessible to the marketplace and gratifyingly raunchy."[18] The Herald American wrote: "By not taking the blues too seriously, Reed has produced one of the genre's most contemporary works."[21]

AllMusic called the album "solid, soulful blues, often with humorous, self-deprecating lyrics."[14]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by A.C. Reed

References

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    Komara, Edward M. (September 3, 2006). "Encyclopedia of the Blues: K-Z, index". Taylor & Francis US – via Google Books.
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    Hadley, Frank-John (September 3, 1993). "The Grove Press Guide to the Blues on CD". Grove Press – via Google Books.
  3. [3]
    "Obituary: AC Reed". the Guardian. April 12, 2004.
  4. [4]
    Provencher, Norman (3 Oct 1987). "Saxophonist pounds home the blues". Ottawa Citizen. p. C11.
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    MacInnis, Craig (April 21, 1989). "Bluesman dislikes Canadian customs". Toronto Star. p. D16.
  6. [6]
    Miller, Mark (24 Mar 1988). "I'm In The Wrong Business A. C. Reed". The Globe and Mail. p. C4.
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    Racine, Marty (January 10, 1988). "Records". Zest. Houston Chronicle. p. 11.
  8. [8]
    Hoekstra, Dave (February 5, 1988). "Saxophonist A. C. Reed finds right key for blues". WEEKEND PLUS. Chicago Sun-Times. p. 7.
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    Van Matre, Lynn (28 Aug 1987). "The Concert Line". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 5.
  10. [10]
    MusicHound Blues: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1998. p. 306.
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    Hall, Ken (31 Jan 1988). "A.C. Reed gives the blues his best". St. Petersburg Times. p. 2F.
  12. [12]
    Joyce, Mike (16 Dec 1987). "Alligator's Cutting Edge". The Washington Post. p. D7.
  13. [13]
    The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin Books Ltd. 2006. p. 541.
  14. [14]
    "A.C. Reed - I'm in the Wrong Business Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic.
  15. [15]
    Popson, Tom (18 Dec 1987). "Also available from Alligator...". Chicago Tribune. Friday. p. L.
  16. [16]
    "Robert Christgau: CG: A.C. Reed". www.robertchristgau.com.
  17. [17]
    Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6. MUZE. p. 820.
  18. [18]
    Tucker, Ken (17 Jan 1988). "A.C. Reed I'm in the Wrong Business!". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. F8.
  19. [19]
    Morse, Steve (6 Dec 1987). "BLUES". The Boston Globe. p. A29.
  20. [20]
    Peterson, Joe (December 18, 1987). "'I'M IN THE WRONG BUSINESS' A.C. Reed". USA Today.
  21. [21]
    Bourke, Brian G. (December 20, 1987). "I'M IN THE WRONG BUSINESS, A.C. Reed". Stars. Herald American. p. 5.
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