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I remember hearing this album back in the 1968 when it was first released. It seemed so mystical. The chanting and Cajun voodoo rhythms were enticing. But for the most part this album has not aged well, most of the tracks sound a little hokey and the chants sound like something out of a comedy skit. There are three tracks that still have a little relevance. The title track Gris-Gris still works and Mama Roux is a funky groove that simmers with a little Cajun flavor. I Walk On Gilded Splinters is somewhat alluring as it drifts along in a somewhat alluring trancelike state. Overall Gris-Gris was not quite the heavy I remembered.
I have a collection of just about everything that Dr. John has recorded...He's my very favorite piano Player. After checking out Ebay for Dr. John albums, I was happy to find that 2 of his very early albums (Gris-Gris & Remedies) were finally available on CD. I couldn't wait to hear them when they arrived by mail....and I love them both !!!!! Great CD's !!!!! And now my collection is complete. Neither of these CD's are readily available at record stores and I'm very glad to complete my Dr. John collection at last.
I had this on a record album back in 1972 or 1973 and sold it. I was never able to get it again. A rare and classic treat, Dr. John The Night Tripper. I have several other Dr. John CDs but none like the New Orleans Funk of this album. All Dr. John fans should have this. I've noticed another available CD called the Best of Dr. John The Night Tripper and I will be looking into that. So Gris-gris, walk on guilded splinters. Kewlfire
This album might be one of the coolest, strangest records you will ever hear. Be sure to check this out.
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