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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| Name = D.J. Rogers
| name = D. J. Rogers
| Type = Studio
| type = Studio
| Artist = [[D.J. Rogers]]
| artist = [[D. J. Rogers]]
| Cover = D.J. Rogers cover.jpeg
| cover = D.J. Rogers cover.jpeg
| Released = 1973
| alt =
| Recorded = 1973
| released = 1973
| recorded = 1973
| Genre = [[Soul music|Soul]] [[Funk music|Funk]]
| Length = 39:34
| venue =
| Label = [[Shelter Records]]
| studio =
| Producer = [[D.J. Rogers]]
| genre =
* [[Soul music|Soul]]
| Last album =
* [[funk]]
| This album = '''''D.J. Rogers''''' <br />(1973)
| length = 39:34
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| Next album = ''[[It's Good to Be Alive (album)|It's Good to Be Alive]]'' <br />(1975)
| label = [[Shelter Records|Shelter]]
| producer = [[D. J. Rogers]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
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| next_title = [[It's Good to Be Alive (album)|It's Good to Be Alive]]
| next_year = 1975
}}
}}


'''''D.J. Rogers''''' is the debut album by [[D.J. Rogers]].
'''''D. J. Rogers''''' is the debut album by [[D. J. Rogers]], released in 1973 on [[Shelter Records]]. This was the only album released on Shelter by Rogers before moving on to [[RCA Records]].


==Critical reception==
Released in 1973 on [[Shelter Records]]. This was the only album released on Shelter by D.J. Rogers before moving on to [[RCA Records]] a couple years later.
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{{Album ratings
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| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
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| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=Allmusic>{{AllMusic |class=album |id=r173482 |tab=review |label=D. J. Rogers: ''D. J. Rogers'' > Review |first=Stephen |last=Cook |accessdate=1 September 2011}}</ref>
| rev2 = [[Asbury Park Press]]
| rev2Score = (favourable)<ref name=AsburyPress>{{cite work|title=Shelter People|author=Lass, Don|page=113|date=July 29, 1973|publisher=[[Asbury Park Press]]}}</ref>
| rev3 = [[Omaha World Herald]]
| rev3Score = (favourable)<ref name=OmahaWorld>{{cite web|url=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=&sort=YMD_date%3AA&fld-nav-0=YMD_date&val-nav-0=1973%20-%201982&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=%22D.J%20Rogers%22&docref=image/v2%3A1106B5BBD4B623A8%40EANX-K12-13833F3351AA7195%402441779-137C54D358E38853%407-137C54D358E38853%40|title=Disc-O-Teen: Two Paul Bley Recordings Show Unorthodox Pianist|author=Smith, Will|page=8|date=April 6, 1973|publisher=[[Omaha World Herald]]|website=newsbank.com}}</ref>
| rev4 = [[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]
| rev4Score = (favourable)<ref name=TheRecord>{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/492876316/|title=Rock music custom-made|author=Atkinson, Rick|page=38|date=August 26, 1973|publisher=[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]|website=newspapers.com}}</ref>
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Don Lass of the ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'' wrote "D.J. Rogers is into modern R&B and soul on his debut album, titled simply ''D.J. Rogers'' (SW-8915), and it shows that he has the potential of reaching the top of the ladder in his field. His 'Watch for the Riders' and 'March On' have hit possibilities."{{citation needed|date=November 2020}} With a four out of five stars rating Stephen Cook of [[Allmusic]] called the album "A soul classic".<ref name=Allmusic /> Will Smith of the ''[[Omaha World Herald]]'' stated "Singer D.J. Rogers conveys more of a blues feeling than many current soul vocalists. His ''D.J. Rogers'' (Shelter-SW 895) is a fully realized and nicely varied collection. It's a welcome respite from the run-of-the-mill soul offerings."<ref name=OmahaWorld /> Rick Atkinson of ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'' remarked that "D J. Rogers opens the show for Leon Russell on tour, and he's now represented by an album called ''D J Rogers.'' He is basically an R&B artist, and at his best he can be used as a definition of the word 'Soul'. On his album he is at his best, especially with material like 'March On' and 'Celebration'."<ref name=TheRecord />


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
All songs written by [[D.J. Rogers]]
All songs written and arranged by D. J. Rogers


#"Listen to the Message" – 3:43
#"Listen to the Message" – 3:43
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==Personnel==
==Personnel==
*D. J. Rogers - vocals, backing vocals
*Fredrick Allen – drums
*Fred Allen – drums
*Patricia Hall – vocals (background)
*Patricia Hall – backing vocals
*Keith Hatchell – bass
*Keith Hatchell – bass
*Marlo Henderson – guitar
*[[Marlo Henderson]] – guitar, backing vocals
*Andre Lewis – bass
*Andre Lewis – bass, backing vocals
*[[Maxayn]] Lewis – vocals (background)
*[[Maxayn Lewis]] – backing vocals
*Kenneth Loper – organ
*Kenneth Loper – organ
*Clarence McDonald – piano
*[[Clarence McDonald]] – piano; string and horn arrangements on "Take Time", "Watch Out for the Riders" and "It's All Over"
*D.J. Rogers – keyboards
*Scott Sansby - drums
*Scott Sansby - drums
*Marsha Smith – vocals (background)
*Marsha Smith – backing vocals
*Rhonge Southern – vocals (background)
*Rhonghea Southern – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
*Sidigi Southern – vocals (background)
*Sidigi Southern – backing vocals
*E.T. Thomas – drums
*E.T. Thomas – drums
*David T. Walker – guitar
*[[David T. Walker]] – guitar
*Lalomie Washburn – vocals (background)
*[[Lalomie Washburn]] – backing vocals
*Bobby Watson (from [[Rufus (band)|Rufus]]) – bass
*Bobby Watson (from [[Rufus (band)|Rufus]]) – bass
*Ron Woods – drums
*Ron Woods – drums
*Stanley Lee Ensemble - backing vocals
;Technical
*Andrea Cohen - cover photography


==Reception==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{Album ratings
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| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
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| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{Allmusic |class=album |id=r173482 |tab=review |label=D.J. Rogers: ''D.J. Rogers'' > Review |first=Stephen |last=Cook |accessdate=1 September 2011}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.discogs.com/D-J-Rogers-D-J-Rogers/release/2137181 D.J. Rogers-D.J. Rogers at Discogs]
* [http://www.discogs.com/D-J-Rogers-D-J-Rogers/release/2137181 D. J. Rogers-D. J. Rogers at Discogs]


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==References==
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{{Reflist}}


[[Category:1973 debut albums]]
[[Category:1973 debut albums]]

Latest revision as of 18:35, 23 August 2023

D. J. Rogers
Studio album by
D. J. Rogers
Released1973
Recorded1973
Genre
Length39:34
LabelShelter
ProducerD. J. Rogers
D. J. Rogers chronology
D. J. Rogers
(1973) 		It's Good to Be Alive
(1975)

D. J. Rogers is the debut album by D. J. Rogers, released in 1973 on Shelter Records. This was the only album released on Shelter by Rogers before moving on to RCA Records.

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Asbury Park Press(favourable)[2]
Omaha World Herald(favourable)[3]
The Record(favourable)[4]

Don Lass of the Asbury Park Press wrote "D.J. Rogers is into modern R&B and soul on his debut album, titled simply D.J. Rogers (SW-8915), and it shows that he has the potential of reaching the top of the ladder in his field. His 'Watch for the Riders' and 'March On' have hit possibilities."[citation needed] With a four out of five stars rating Stephen Cook of Allmusic called the album "A soul classic".[1] Will Smith of the Omaha World Herald stated "Singer D.J. Rogers conveys more of a blues feeling than many current soul vocalists. His D.J. Rogers (Shelter-SW 895) is a fully realized and nicely varied collection. It's a welcome respite from the run-of-the-mill soul offerings."[3] Rick Atkinson of The Record remarked that "D J. Rogers opens the show for Leon Russell on tour, and he's now represented by an album called D J Rogers. He is basically an R&B artist, and at his best he can be used as a definition of the word 'Soul'. On his album he is at his best, especially with material like 'March On' and 'Celebration'."[4]

Track listing

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All songs written and arranged by D. J. Rogers

  1. "Listen to the Message" – 3:43
  2. "Where There's a Will" – 3:27
  3. "Take Time" – 5:12
  4. "Watch Out for the Riders" – 3:11
  5. "March On" – 3:09
  6. "Celebration" – 3:52
  7. "It's All Over" – 4:33
  8. "Don't You Want to Ride" – 8:07
  9. "Bail Out" – 4:20

Personnel

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  • D. J. Rogers - vocals, backing vocals
  • Fred Allen – drums
  • Patricia Hall – backing vocals
  • Keith Hatchell – bass
  • Marlo Henderson – guitar, backing vocals
  • Andre Lewis – bass, backing vocals
  • Maxayn Lewis – backing vocals
  • Kenneth Loper – organ
  • Clarence McDonald – piano; string and horn arrangements on "Take Time", "Watch Out for the Riders" and "It's All Over"
  • Scott Sansby - drums
  • Marsha Smith – backing vocals
  • Rhonghea Southern – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Sidigi Southern – backing vocals
  • E.T. Thomas – drums
  • David T. Walker – guitar
  • Lalomie Washburn – backing vocals
  • Bobby Watson (from Rufus) – bass
  • Ron Woods – drums
  • Stanley Lee Ensemble - backing vocals
Technical
  • Andrea Cohen - cover photography

References

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  1. ^ a b Cook, Stephen. D. J. Rogers: D. J. Rogers > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
  2. ^ Lass, Don (July 29, 1973). Shelter People. Asbury Park Press. p. 113.
  3. ^ a b Smith, Will (April 6, 1973). "Disc-O-Teen: Two Paul Bley Recordings Show Unorthodox Pianist". newsbank.com. Omaha World Herald. p. 8.
  4. ^ a b Atkinson, Rick (August 26, 1973). "Rock music custom-made". newspapers.com. The Record. p. 38.
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