The Houston-based soul-blues singer"s first album away from Ichiban definitely has a different sound, somewhat smoother and lower key. That"s probably to be expected when you consider that Lynn has Lucky Peterson backing her up on keys, and performs three songs by Robert A. Johnson. An infusion of energy comes from Bernard Allison, who like his father Luther has a raw edge on his guitar. Lynn"s voice is as strong as ever, as songs like the title track, "Time Gone By," and "Help Me Through the Day" showcase quite handily. Small wonder that this album scored Lynn a W.C. Handy nomination in the Soul/Blues Artist category. --Genevieve Williams