Wild Heart is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Samantha Fish. It was released on June 14, 2015.
The album was produced by Luther Dickinson. It was recorded at Blade Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, with additional recordings at Ardent Studios, Zebra Ranch and Royal Recording Studios, Memphis.
Contents
Critical reception
Marty Guntar writing for Blues Blast Magazine described it as having a "superstar lineup" and that "the end product is head-and-shoulders her best", stating that he "Highly recommended" the album.
Bill Brownlee writing for NPR in Kansas City wrote positively about the album, describing the songs as "sturdy" while praising Fish's guitar work and vocal strength. He also praised the production work of Luther Dickinson noting that Luther gave the band a "house-rocking sound". He was however critical of the decision to market the album as blues rather than rock, which he felt was limiting for her career.
Personnel
Adapted from the album's liner notes.
Samantha Fish – vocals, lead guitar
Luther Dickinson – bass guitar (1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11), lap steel guitar (2, 3, 9), guitar (2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12), mandolin (6)
Brady Blade – drums (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Rissie Norman – vocals (1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11)
Shontelle Norman-Beatty – vocals (1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11)
Sharde Thomas – drums (5, 6, 12), vocals (12)
Lightnin' Malcolm – guitar (6)
Dominic Davis – bass guitar (8)
Other staff:
Ruben M Williams – Executive producer
Thomas Ruf – Executive producer
Chris Bell – engineer, mixer
Brad Blackwood – mastering
Adam Hill – recording
Boo Mitchell – recording
Kevin Houston – recording
Dennis Gatz – photography
Queens-Design.de – artwork