That's How I Got to Memphis (album)
| That's How I Got to Memphis | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 3 October 2025 | |||
| Studio | Royal Studios[1] | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 36:11 | |||
| Label | Red Parlor, Station House Records | |||
| Producer | Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell | |||
| Kara Grainger chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Blues Rock Review | [1] |
That's How I Got to Memphis is the fifth solo studio album by Nashville-based blues rock musician from Australia, Kara Grainger. It was released on 3 October 2025 by Red Parlor.[3]
Development
The album was produced by Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell, recorded in Memphis and Nashville, working with the Hi Rhythm Section.[3][2] Grainger selected "Love Played a Game" to pay tribute to Ann Peebles. "Texas Blues" was inspired by some Texas blues musicians, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Smokin' Joe Kubek.[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Texas Blues" | Kara Grainger, Dany Franchi, Don Ritter[4] | 4:44 |
| 2. | "That's How I Got to Memphis" | Tom T. Hall | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Light Your Fire" | Grainger, Mark Punch | 3:32 |
| 4. | "Wake Up with You" | Grainger, Craig Lackey, Daniel Ness, Ken Veltz | 4:20 |
| 5. | "Mama Said" | Grainger | 5:05 |
| 6. | "Love Played a Game" | Ann Peebles, Don Bryant, Fred Hodges | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Doodle Loop (World Is a Bit Little Under the Weather)" | Leo Nocentelli, Allen Toussaint | 3:23 |
| 8. | "Same Old River" | Grainger, Lackey, John Cirillo | 3:35 |
| 9. | "Lessons" | Grainger | 4:07 |
| Total length: | 36:11 | ||
Personnel
Musicians[4]
- Kara Grainger - vocals, guitar
- Lina Beach - rhythm guitar
- Leroy Hodges - bass
- Lannie McMillan - tenor saxophone
- Kirk Smothers - baritone saxophone
- Marc Franklin - trumpet
- Rev. Charles Hodges - Hammond organ
- Archie Turner - Wurlitzer
- Bobby Chase - viola, violin
- Alex Krew - cello
- Jackie Bristow - background vocals
- Louis Grainger - background vocals
- Candise Marshall - background vocals
- Sharisse Norman - background vocals
- Shontelle Norman - background vocals
Production[4]
- Produced & Engineered by Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell
- Mixed by David Hagen
- Mastering by Hans Dekline
- Mastered by William Bowden
- Assistant recording engineer by Grace Ritter
References
- ^ a b c d Claudio, Allan (13 October 2025). "Kara Grainger: That's How I Got to Memphis Review". Blues Rock Review. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ a b Hynes, Jim (29 September 2025). "Review: Kara Grainger That's How I Got to Memphis". Rock & Blues Muse with Martine Ehrenclou. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ a b Apice, John (1 October 2025). "Album Review: Living With Your Ghost by Kara Grainger". Americana Highways. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ a b c "Kara Grainger That's How I Got to Memphis". Qobuz. Retrieved 14 December 2025.