Wanda Jackson's new album, The Party Ain't Over, "secures Jackson's place as a 21st-century entertainer," says a new review from NPR's All Things Considered. Producer Jack White "cleverly matches Jackson's infamous vocal growl with huge arrangements, creating an instant party on the first track," says NPR. "White coaxes a performance from Jackson that fits her as well today as it did in 1958." Tune in to CMT's Insider this weekend for a look at the collaboration. Jackson performs at the Robson PAC in Claremore, Oklahoma, tonight to benefit the Akdar Shrine Center.
Wanda Jackson's The Party Ain't Over, the Queen of Rock's Jack White-produced, Third Man / Nonesuch Records debut album, was reviewed on the latest edition of NPR's All Things Considered. Though she first garnered public attention more than five decades ago, when her touring partner was Elvis Presley, her new album "secures Jackson's place as a 21st-century entertainer."
All Things Considered reviewer Meredith Ochs says producer Jack White "cleverly matches Jackson's infamous vocal growl with huge arrangements, creating an instant party on the first track," the Johnny Kidd-penned tune "Shakin' All Over."
While his work with Jackson may share some similarities to his pairing with Loretta Lynn on the album Van Lear Rose, "White has even more surprises on this album," Ochs explains, "taking Jackson in unexpected directions with R&B horns, B3 organ and mandolin. The steel-guitar tinged soul of songs like ['Dust on the Bible'] honors Jackson's country roots and her love of gospel, pushing the music far beyond the somewhat limited scope of rockabilly."
Says Ochs: "White coaxes a performance from Jackson that fits her as well today as it did in 1958."
Listen to the review at npr.org. To pick up a copy of The Party Ain't Over on CD and vinyl, head to the Nonesuch Store, where orders include high-quality, 320 kbps MP3s of the album at checkout.
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CMT's Insider will take a look at Jackson and White's collaboration tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 PM ET/PT, with an encore presentation on Sunday at 11 AM. For details, visit cmt.com.
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Jackson is in her home state of Oklahoma tonight for a performance at the Robson Performing Arts Center in Claremore to benefit the Akdar Shrine Center and their efforts on behalf of children's health.
“Not very often does a legend come to town,” says Ruby Quinn, Executive Director of the Robson PAC. “I am thrilled that our community has a chance to witness the legend at work, but she sure doesn’t make it look like work!”
She will perform at Rachael Ray's Feedback Party at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin next Saturday, March 19.
For more information on Jackson's upcoming performances, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.
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