Final album came out Friday. I’ve listened twice so far and found it lovely, mostly downbeat and bittersweet. It’s perfect Sunday morning music. Not overladen with guest artists, and it holds to its original conception (a country album) fairly well, with thematic nods in the song selection that would be his final work.
I’m glad they didn’t go the Johnny Cash/Bettye LaVette route and have him doing Nine Inch Nails or Stones covers. Apparently there was some after-the-fact “fixing” but overall I think it’s a fine farewell.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/dr-john-final-album-things-happen-that-way-1234595476/
― Three Rings for the Elven Bishop (Dan Peterson), Sunday, 25 September 2022 14:53 (one year ago) link