Dr. John's Gumbo
bridged the gap between post-hippie
rock
and early
rock & roll
,
blues
, and
R&B
, offering a selection of classic
New Orleans R&B
, including
"Tipitina"
and
"Junko Partner,"
updated with a gritty, funky beat. There aren't as many
psychedelic
flourishes as there were on his first two albums, but the ones that are present enhance his sweeping vision of American roots music. And that sly fusion of styles makes
one of
Dr. John
's finest albums. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine