Robert Allen Parker - The River's Invitation (2021)

"The River's Invitation" (available 3/26/21 on Broken String Records) presents Robert's diversified musical vision. As a double vinyl in the age of the short attention span, the album combines Robert's screaming guitar sound & razor tight songcraft with an array of top shelf Memphis singers such as Kennard Farmer, Candice Ivory, Chris Stephenson, & Lahna Deering. Displaying Robert's electric, acoustic, slide, & lead guitar prowess, the album flows like a river & takes you along to witness all of his explorations. The songs run the gamut from the psychedelic blues rock of "My Mind Comes From A High Place" & "Freedom Ain't A Mystery" to the raw electric blues gospel of the traditional "Jesus Is On The Main Line" to the psychedelic soul duet "Some 1 2 Love" to the Eastern-tinged instrumentals "Indian Dream" & "The Raven's Call" to the dripping Memphis soul of "More Than Love" (featuring the Hi Rhythm Section) to the expressive guitar workouts "Copperhead Boogie" & "Skydog" (Tribute To Duane Allman) to the acoustic soul ballad "Speed Of Light" to the no holds barred rocking "Wolf Man." The eclectic album is truly the best representation of Robert's complete, uncensored, & unfiltered musical mind. Fans of blues rock, guitar-fueled music, and jambands are sure to find absolute listening pleasure in "The River's Invitation."