Birthright (album)

Birthright is a solo album by American guitarist James Blood Ulmer recorded in 2004 and released on the Hyena label in 2005.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars, and stated, "Birthright is the album Ulmer should have made years ago. All that matters is that listeners have it now. It's a shining star in his catalog and a chillingly intimate portrait of his expansive vision and singular talent".

Birthright was selected as the Blues Album of the Year in the 2005 Down Beat Readers' Poll.

Track listing

 * All compositions by James Blood Ulmer except as indicated.


 * 1) "Take My Music Back to the Church" – 4:43
 * 2) "I Can't Take It Anymore" – 2:39
 * 3) "Where Did All the Girls Come From" – 5:06
 * 4) "I Ain't Superstitious" (Willie Dixon) – 3:47
 * 5) "White Man's Jail" – 3:59
 * 6) "High Yellow" – 3:17
 * 7) "The Evil One" – 3:33
 * 8) "Geechee Joe" – 4:13
 * 9) "Love Dance Rag" – 4:08
 * 10) "Sittin' on Top of the World" (Traditional) – 4:13
 * 11) "My Most Favorite Thing" – 2:49
 * 12) "Devil's Got to Burn" – 9:31
 * Recorded at Gigantic Studios, NYC, in 2004

Personnel

 * James Blood Ulmer – guitar, vocals, flute