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  • Summary: Produced by Kevin Shirley, the second release from Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa includes covers of songs made famous by such artists as Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Buddy Miles, Nina Simone, and Tina Turner.
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  1. 80
    Just as good, and arguably better, than their first collaboration, this sympathetic partnership will thrill established fans as well as new listeners and will hopefully continue for many future editions.
  2. May 21, 2013
    70
    The 11 tunes kick off with a jump blues rendition of "Them There Eyes," a rock blues take on Ike & Tina Turner's "Nutbush City Limits"; punchy horns accentuate the Buddy Miles penned "Miss Lady," and they give a straightforward soul treatment to the Don Covay/Steve Cropper tune "See Saw" recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1968.
  3. May 21, 2013
    60
    This second collaboration with the versatile Californian singer Beth Hart is remarkable for its bravery.
  4. The duo often leave any sense of taste with their gumboots outside on the doorstep.
  5. Classic Rock Magazine
    Jul 23, 2013
    50
    Strange Fruit is a nervy choice, respectfully done. Like most of the record, it's also pretty redundant. [Summer 2013, p.92]
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