Here We Go Again Review by AllMusic

Though Bobby "Blue" (which he dispenses with for this release) Bland is often celebrated for his '50s recordings, the fact is that he worked continuously for the rest of the century. He's in fine voice on 1982's HERE WE GO AGAIN, growling seductively on the slow ballads and emoting with confidence and vigor throughout.

The album is full of high points, nicely orchestrated and luxuriously arranged and produced. "Never Let Me Go" matches Bland and his rhythm section with silky strings and a contrasting flute. And "Don't Go to Strangers" is a marvel of warmth and passion, complete with a soulful trombone solo. Strong material and sympathetic production make this overlooked release a quiet winner. It's as timeless as the blues can be, relevant and riveting in any decade.

Bobby Bland – Here We Go Again
Label:
MCA Records – MCA-883
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country:
US
Released:
Genre:
Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:
Rhythm & Blues, Soul
A1 Here We Go Again
Written-By – Monk Higgins
4:04
A2 Recess In Heaven
Written-By – Joyce Stiger, Vee Pea
4:37
A3 Never Let Me Go
Written-By – Joe Scott*
4:23
A4 Country Love
Written-By – L. V. Johnson, Roger Minor
3:12
A5 Exactly, Where It's At
Written-By – Alvertis Isbell, Vee Pea
3:53
B1 You're About To Win
Written-By – Alvertis Isbell, Vee Pea
4:48
B2 Is This The Blues
Written-By – L. V. Johnson, Roger Minor
4:24
B3 Don't Go To Strangers
Written-By – A. Kent*, D. Mann*
3:59
B4 We've Had A Good Time
Written-By – Milton Bland
4:12
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MCA Records, Inc.
Copyright © – MCA Records, Inc.
Published By – Special Agent Music
Published By – Duchess Music Corp.
Published By – Tiaura Nikiki Music
Published By – Alvert Music
Published By – Jefferson Music
Art Direction, Design – Kathe Schreyer
Backing Vocals – Judith Jones (2), Sylvia Cox, Yolanda Howard*
Bass – Curtis Robinson
Concertmaster – Bill Henderson*
Conductor, Arranged By – Milton Bland
Contractor – George Bohanon
Coordinator – Freddie Robinson, Margie Evans
Copyist – Roger Wallace (2)
Drums – Kenny Elliott
Engineer [Asst.] – Dave Denmore
Engineer, Engineer [Re-Mix Engineer] – Jimmy Hite
Guitar – Freddy Robinson*, Spence Bean*
Percussion – Warren (Ham) Haygood Jr.*
Photography By – Aaron Rapoport
Piano – David Ervin, Laythan Armor
Producer – Al Bell, Monk Higgins
Soloist, Tenor Saxophone – Monk Higgins
Soloist, Trombone – George Bohanon
Stylist – Rene Johnston
Alternative issue using the same cover as MCA-5297 US release. New catalog number MCA-883 gold stamped on cover, and properly printed on center labels.

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MINT ---- It should appear to be perfect. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains, labels or writing, tears or splits. Mint means perfect.

NEAR MINT ---- Otherwise mint but has one or two tiny inconsequential flaws that do not affect play. Covers should be close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident: slight ring-wear, minor denting to a corner, or writing on the cover should all be noted properly.

VERY GOOD PLUS ---- The record has been handled and played infrequently or very carefully. Not too far from perfect. On a disc, there may be light paper scuffs from sliding in and out of a sleeve or the vinyl or some of the original luster may be lost. A slight scratch that did not affect play would be acceptably VG+ for most collectors.

VERY GOOD ---- Record displays visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, light surface scratches, groove wear and spindle trails. Some audible surface noise, but should not overwhelm the musical experience. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc.

GOOD ---- Well played with little luster and significant surface noise. Despite defects, record should still play all the way through without skipping. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork.

POOR ---- Any record or cover that does not qualify for the above "Good" grading should be seen as Poor. Several cover flaws.