The Neville Brothers
The Neville Brothers
Written-By – Jerry Leiber, John Senbello, Mike Stoller, Ralph Palladino 3:10
A2 Washable Ink
Written-By – John Hiatt 3:59
A3 All Nights, All Right
Written-By – Weldon Dean Parks 3:46
A4 Audience For My Pain
Written-By – B. Goldberg, G. Goffin 3:58
A5 Break Away
Written-By – Charles Neville 4:31
B1 If It Takes All Night
Written-By – David Forman 4:04
B2 I'll Take My Chances
Written-By – Lewis Anderson, Susan Hackney, Tony Brown 3:13
B3 Vieux Carre' Rouge
Written-By – Charles Neville 4:22
B4 Arianne
Written-By – C. Roudey 4:45
B5 Speed Of Light
Written-By – Charles Neville 6:08
Label: Capitol Records – ST-11865
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Seventies Soul, Bayou Funk
The Neville Brothers' 1978 self-titled debut album was a critically praised effort that successfully captured the group's signature blend of New Orleans R&B, funk, and soul.
The album was highly regarded for bringing the rich musical legacy of New Orleans to a wider audience. Critics noted its "passionate funk" and "blues-soaked deep pocket grooves".
The album effectively showcased the distinct talents of all four brothers—Art, Charles, Aaron, and Cyril—uniting their individual styles for the first time as a single band.
While a hit with critics and fans in the know, it did not achieve the massive commercial crossover success of their later albums like Yellow Moon. The production by Jack Nitzsche was described as having "respectful rock moves" that were "purest gumbo by comparison" to later, more pop-oriented efforts.
The album was seen as an authentic representation of the Nevilles' live energy and deep connection to their native city's musical traditions.
Overall, the album is considered a foundational work for the group, solidifying their unique sound and establishing them as the "first family of New Orleans" R&B.