One can only hope that the increased recognition the excellent Dap-Kings received as Amy Winehouse's North American backing band will translate well for road warrior Sharon Jones. No disrespect to Winehouse--she's got great pipes--but live, she's still a bit of deer in the headlights compared to the barnburner that is Jones.
100 Days, 100 Nights is economical and lively in its mission: to create a long lost R&B record. From its layout to its sound, this is one seriously retro album, but it's retro done with feeling, love, and a boatload of talent.
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