Dirty Linen Review

Emory Joseph's self-produced debut mixes blues, country- rock, soul, and bayou music, a crossroads gumbo much like the swirling riverfront atmosphere of St. Louis, where Joseph grew up. His Southern-rock-flavored tenor and the general good-time vibe of the tunes are supported by some talented backup: Ben Wisch and Cookie Marenco recorded and mixed the project and top players Duke Levine, Levon Helm, and Mike Marshall are among those who sit in.