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Comfort to the Soul is Ana Popović's second studio album, released on October 7, 2003, on Ruf. The album was recorded in Memphis and produced by Jim Gaines.[3] The album consists of five songs by Popović and six covers, showcasing not just the well-known blues artists (Howlin' Wolf), but lesser known performers (Susan Marshall), and even rock songs that work well in the blues environment (Steely Dan's "Night by Night").[7] Popović introduced some jazz elements into Comfort to the Soul, and the album won a jazz award in France, 'Jazz a Juan-Revelation 2004'.[8][9] She surrounded herself with seasoned musicians (such as Reese Wynans who had played with Stevie Ray Vaughan as part of Double Trouble) as a statement that she was a blues player to be reckoned with.[10]
- Ana Popović – vocals, guitar, rhythm guitar, slide guitar
- Jack Holder – guitar, rhythm guitar
- Dave Smith – bass
- Susan Marshall – background vocals (tracks 2, 3, 6 & 10)
- Becky Russell – background vocals (track 3, 6 & 10)
- Steve Potts – drums
- Reese Wynans – Hammond (tracks 3, 6 & 9)
- Al Gamble – Hammond, keys (track 2)
- Lyn Jones – harmonica (tracks 8 & 10)