D. J. Rogers (album)

Released in 1973 on Shelter Records. This was the only album released on Shelter by D. J. Rogers before moving on to RCA Records a couple years later.

D. J. Rogers
Studio album by
D. J. Rogers
Released1973
Recorded1973
Genre
Length39:34
LabelShelter Records
ProducerD. J. Rogers
D. J. Rogers chronology
D. J. Rogers
(1973)		 It's Good to Be Alive
(1975)

D. J. Rogers is the debut album by D. J. Rogers.

Track listing

All songs written by D. J. Rogers

  1. "Listen to the Message" – 3:43
  2. "Where There's a Will" – 3:27
  3. "Take Time" – 5:12
  4. "Watch Out for the Riders" – 3:11
  5. "March On" – 3:09
  6. "Celebration" – 3:52
  7. "It's All Over" – 4:33
  8. "Don't You Want to Ride" – 8:07
  9. "Bail Out" – 4:20

Personnel
  • Fredrick Allen – drums
  • Patricia Hall – background vocals
  • Keith Hatchell – bass
  • Marlo Henderson – guitar
  • Andre Lewis – bass
  • Maxayn Lewis – background vocals
  • Kenneth Loper – organ
  • Clarence McDonald – piano
  • D. J. Rogers – keyboards
  • Scott Sansby - drums
  • Marsha Smith – background vocals
  • Rhonge Southern – background vocals
  • Sidigi Southern – background vocals
  • E.T. Thomas – drums
  • David T. Walker – guitar
  • Lalomie Washburn – background vocals
  • Bobby Watson (from Rufus) – bass
  • Ron Woods – drums

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Asbury Park Press(favourable)[2]
Omaha World Herald(favourable)[3]
The Record(favourable)[4]

Don Lass of the Asbury Park Press wrote "D.J. Rogers is into modern R&B and soul on his debut album, titled simply "D.J. Rogers" (SW-8915), and it shows that he has the potential of reaching the top of the ladder in his field. His "Watch for the Riders" and "March On" have hit possibilities." With a four out of five stars rating Stephen Cook of Allmusic called the album "A soul classic".[1] Will Smith of the Omaha World Herald stated "Singer D.J. Rogers conveys more of a blues feeling than many current soul vocalists. His "D.J. Rogers" (Shelter-SW 895) is a fully realized and nicely varied collection. It's a welcome respite from the run-of-the-mill soul offerings."[3] Rick Atkinson of The Record remarked that "D J. Rogers opens the show for Leon Russell on tour, and he's now represented by an album called "D J Rogers." He is basically an R&B artist, and at his best he can be used as a definition of the word "Soul". On his album he is at his best, especially with material like "March 0n" and "Celebration"."[4]

References
  1. Cook, Stephen. D. J. Rogers: D. J. Rogers > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
  2. Lass, Don (July 29, 1973). Shelter People. Asbury Park Press. p. 113.
  3. Smith, Will (April 6, 1973). "Disc-O-Teen: Two Paul Bley Recordings Show Unorthodox Pianist". newsbank.com. Omaha World Herald. p. 8.
  4. Atkinson, Rick (August 26, 1973). "Rock music custom-made". newspapers.com. The Record. p. 38.
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