Irma Thomas - After the Rain

On AFTER THE RAIN, which was recorded in rural Maurice, Louisiana, the soul queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas brings her rich and resonant vocals to a surprisingly varied set of songs. Whether it's her full throttle performance on the ballad "If You Knew How Much," her intimate take on "In the Middle of It All," or her humorous "These Honey Do's," the common element is soulfulness.