Label: Warner Bros. Records
Robert Randolph & The Family Band's second studio album, "Colorblind," takes a slightly different direction than their typical jam-band sound on previous recordings. You don't find those instrumental tracks and there is definitely a focus on studio sound quality, instead of that "earthy" independent feel. One finds more refined vocals, more refined guitar riffs, and a funkier sound. There is also a stronger emphasis on God and equality, but that shouldn't surprise any RR&TFB fans, after all he did learn to play the pedal steel guitar in church.
I liken the RR&TFB transformation to that of the Dave Matthews Band's "Stand Up" album and O.A.R's "Stories of a Stranger" album, in that the bands both took a step away from old favorites and put one foot into the mainstream pop genre. This change for RR&TFB isn't a step in the wrong direction though. You can still jam to the songs on "Colorblind." The songs "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That," "Thrill of It" and "Homecoming" are catchy, flavorful, and uplifting, revealing the true talents of all four band members. The album also features the musical greatness of Eric Clapton and Dave Matthews.