Robert Kimbrough, Sr. - I Been Fixed (2018)

Personnel:
Robert Kimbrough Sr: Vocals, Guitars, Bass & Drums*
Phillip ‘Bubba’ Barge: Drums
Janky: Guitars

Robert Kimbrough Sr., son of David “Junior” Kimbrough, has released his fourth self-produced album. This release continues Robert’s dedication to sharing the Cotton Patch Soul Blues — the genre created by his father in their family-owned juke joints and porch parties. The Kimbrough sound is often referred to as Hill Country Blues but according to family and Junior himself, it is Cotton Patch Soul Blues.

I Been Fixed is a continuation of this sound which is focused on juke joint style, danceable rhythms, and beats — the sounds that he grew up listening to. Robert’s voice is mature and reminiscent of Marvin Gaye or Prince. There is a certain air and soulful moaning to Robert’s guitar playing that harkens straight back to Junior Kimbrough. Robert plays all instruments on the opening track and guitar and bass throughout the release. That’s Why I Still Love You is the highlight of the CD with its intricate rhythm, complex structure, unforgettable hooks, and masterful vocals. This release was engineered by Janky at Janky Studios in Dallas, TX while Robert was on a Texas tour. Dallas drummer Phillip “Bubba” Barge laid down Robert’s beats, and Janky handled solos on most tracks. The CD closes with the very emotional track In Remembrance of Momma, a passionate dedication to his late mother, Magnolia Malone whom the family misses sorely.