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  • Summary: After former Mr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson learned he had terminal pancreatic cancer, he went on tour and soon heard from Who singer Roger Daltrey about recording an album together. The collaboration was recorded in a week and was produced by Dave Eringa.
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I Keep It to Myself
Well wait a minute baby, Ah, what ya gonna do. You can call me crazy, Well, I warrnnn...d you. Don't wanna get turned down, don't wanna frisk... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. 80
    Even though this is done and dusted in just over 30 minutes, the raw rocking and joyous attitude will stick with you long afterwards.
  2. Q Magazine
    Dec 3, 2014
    80
    Going Back Home packs all the vital joy that R&B-powered rock'n'roll should, but rarely does. [Apr 2014, p.118]
  3. Mojo
    Dec 3, 2014
    80
    A joyful, celebratory affair. [Apr 2014, p.92]
  4. The pair attack a chunky selection of bluesy Wilko originals with gusto.
  5. Dec 3, 2014
    70
    Not so much a last will and testament. More a case of business as usual, for as long as he still can.
  6. Dec 3, 2014
    60
    The problem, though, is that you rather get the impression that Daltrey, with his contributions, is merely filling the role of high-profile vocalist; he’s got a great rock voice, but it’s ultimately it’s not diverse enough to do Johnson’s blues-based back catalogue justice.
  7. Dec 3, 2014
    60
    Brawling tunes steeped in vintage rock & roll, with Daltrey setting his maximum-R&B yowl on full bluster against Johnson's slashing attack.

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