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An outright thrilling album.
If you were looking for the essential, the definitive, the musical picture of the man, this is it.He has a singular deep power in his voice, a fearless intense blues guitar style that is hypnotic elegant and surprising. And his songs will pick you up and shake you. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acoustic Blues    2. Blues    3. Blues Revival    4. Blues Traditional    5. Country Blues    6. Delta Blues    7. Detroit Blues    8. Electric Blues    9. Electric Delta Blues    10. Juke Joint Blues    11. Pop   

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Muddy Couldn't Be But You WILL Be Satisfied... Thrilled Actually
Elwood Blues calls this the greatest electric blues record ever made.Believe him even if he is a fictional character.Winter dragged Waters out of retirement and into the studio back in the mid 70's supported by a who's who of great blues side-men and this was the result.STUNNING.This is a must-have for even the most novice, junior, uninitiated blues enthusiast.Whoooooooooa yeah.Whooooooooa yeah.

Blues landmark.
This session serves as one of the biggest landmarks in Blues history. If you consider in hindsight it was a very bold venture for Johnny Winter to undertake at a time in 1977 when disco music ruled the airwaves. Interest in Blues music was at an all time low. Winter himself could've earned more money doing commercial rock but instead used his time to revive Muddys career.I, for one, was SO glad he did this album because it came as a breath of fresh air to cut through the hype.
EVERYTHING GONNA BE AWRIGHT THI' SMORNIN....

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Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Blues Traditional    3. Chicago Blues    4. Delta Blues    5. Electric Blues    6. Electric Chicago Blues    7. Pop    8. Slide Guitar Blues   

Editorial Review

John Lennon once claimed that "the blues is a chair…the first chair," explaining the music's primacy in the grand scheme of things. That notion is richly underscored on this follow-up to late-blossoming North Mississippi bluesman R.L. Burnside's initial 1998 remix collection. While Kid Rock's rollicking duet Read more

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Is there anything better?
I can only hope to see R.L. live in concert one day. This is one of the best Blues albums (or any type for that matter) to grace a CD. Inventive, unusual, hip, funky and smooth all rolled into one. Two words: "Buy It!"

Excellence
This is the best CD I have heard in a long time. Even some bums on the street heard me listening to it in my car and just had to ask what it was. R.L Burnside and Lyrics Born are a unique and fabulous collaboration.

Fennimore
As far as I'm concerned RL can do no wrong, this is a great CD. I love that he has these other artists it gives it another dimension ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Delta Blues    3. Electric Blues    4. Electric Delta Blues    5. Juke Joint Blues    6. Modern Delta Blues    7. Modern Electric Blues    8. Pop   

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oh my heavens I don't know what to say
Well, as a European traveler, as well as a visitor to Italy, and a lover of all things Italian, I was flabbergasted with this CD. My thoughts are that this CD was created in a backwoods bar, long after most of the patrons were three sheets to the wind. The singing is HORRIBLE and out of tune, and ten out of ten people polled agreed as to the unbelievable badness of this CD. It is screechy, and the tone is of poor quality. A good friend of mine says it sounds like an old toothless woman screeching from her bed, accompanied by crying dogs and cats. I will say, that I am tickled that the seller was good enough to refund 100% of my money. This was the best part of the entire transaction. Buyer beware.

Beautiful Music of a Bygone Era
Modern civilization is destroying traditional cultures around the world at an alarming rate; some call this progress, but listening to this remarkable CD from the Alan Lomax collection reminds one of just how much is lost when these ancient forms of musical expression are lost forever.I am not an ethnomusicologist, but I have always had a fascination for the indiginous and folk music idioms. This is one of the main reasons I purchased the recording, that and because I am Italian by heritage. Needless to say this music really spoke to me.In it I could here the echoes of my proud and noble ancestors.Like the people who produced it, the music is passionate, lively, energetic, and earthy.In short a must for anyone searching for a little piece of unspoiled Italian soul.

Excellent Introduction to Italian folk music!
I don't mind admitting that this collection is primarily an historical document, as the folk music and dance traditions that are captured on this CD have been greatly diminished since this recording was made in the mid-1950s.
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Subjects:  1. European Folk    2. Field Recordings    3. Folk Collections    4. Int'l & World Music    5. Italian Folk    6. Italy    7. Pop    8. Traditional Folk    9. Work Songs    10. World Music   

Editorial Review

If there is a recording that is required listening for every blues fan, it's this one. Robert Johnson wasn't just King of the Delta blues; he was one of its founding fathers, and these re-mastered tunes are as timeless and important today as they were all those years ago. The songs that passed into the blues canon, to be covered by countless guitarists over the years, are here: "Crossroad Blues," "Preaching Blues," "Come On In My Kitchen," "Walking Blues," and more. And on this particular version of this often-reissued recording, there's an additional treat: a previously unreleased version of "Traveling Riverside Blues." Absolutely essential. Read more

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good stuff
The initial burst of lo-fi sound alienates everyone at first, but if you get past that the legend is there.Robert Johnson is as every bit as good as he gets credit for and songs are song with a full throated passion and the music features almost every great blues guitar lick ever recorded.Even if you never get past the crappy recording, this is a must listen just for the historical importance of Robert Johnson.

King of the blues!
Excellent transaction, this CD was in perfect condition. I've spent hours of amazing fun listening to this amazing artist. thanks so much for such a great transaction!

How to get the really complete "Complete Recordings"
As other reviewers have commented, this album is great (and is the compilation which in its original LP form triggered the whole British blues boom that lies at the foundation of much modern rock), but you should really get the Complete Recordings instead.However, you will also want the newly discovered alternate take of Traveling Riverside Blues, which is on this CD but missing from the "complete" set.The solution is to get Elijah Wald's book "Escaping the Delta", which gives a fascinating analysis of Johnson's work within the context of his time and environment.Apart from being essential reading for any Johnson fan, it comes with a bonus CD that includes the missing track.Problem solved! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Blues Music    3. Blues Traditional    4. Country Blues    5. Delta Blues    6. Pop    7. Prewar Blues    8. Prewar Country Blues    9. Slide Guitar Blues   

Editorial Review

R.L. Burnside's background is pure Mississippi Delta--he was raised in the hill country and musically trained by quintessential bluesmen like Fred McDowell. But this record, like all his work, is infused with an adventurous spirit, haunted by eerie bits of electronic music and dark, despondent subject matter. The combination sounds irresistibly fresh, and scary as a hellhound on your trail. Read more

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Forget the Stones Listen to Burnside
When "Big Daddy" died last year, Mississippi and the nation lost another national treasure.Listening to this CD I'm amazed by the dedication to moving the blues foreward Burnside had, even in his final days.By contrast, I'm equally amazed by the lack of a sense of a new direction by the big name groups who are putting out watered down versions of the same things they havebeen doing for years.If you want a treat look into the Burnside Exploration, two of "Big Daddy's" grandsons, their blues power duo of guitar anddrum was "doing it" before anyone ever heard of the White Stripes.I hope they can chart a path to the future as bright as their grandfather's.

Why didn't I find him sooner?
RL Burnside is awesome! When I heard one of his songs on Accuradio.com, a streaming internet radio site and I was hooked. I thought, "I gotta get my hands on that CD!" When I arived home, I couldn't wait to play it. I cranked the volume up loud and had a lil' jam fest! I loved the way he incorporated hip-hop beats with his soulful blues sound! I will definitely be buying more of his albums in the future!

I like it!
I love some of the sound effects that were added to this recording though Fat Possum added 3 bonus tracks done without remixing to try and satisfy everyone no doubt."Chain of Fools" especially is a must-hear with the rapper effects.On my copy, however, "Black Mattie" (the first bonus track), starts over a minute into the track.Do I have a defective copy or is it supposed to be this way? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Blues Music    3. Delta Blues    4. Electric Blues    5. Electric Delta Blues    6. Juke Joint Blues    7. Modern Delta Blues    8. Modern Electric Blues    9. Pop   

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Look what Santa did!
Blues musicians don't record Christmas songs that often, but Rhino Records managed to find 18 Christmas blues songs for this CD.Charles Brown's definitive recording of "Merry Christmas Baby" is well known, but the rest of the tracks are pretty obscure.There are a lot of good songs here, with my personal favorites being the ones by Eddie C. Campbell and Canned Heat.If you have any interest in the blues, this is the Christmas CD to get.

More Blue Than Yule!!!
Well, let's see. As I write this review, the date is December 8th, 2004, and it's another two weeks and three days till Christmas finally arrives on the 25th. Since virtually every place in Creation started playing Christmas music on November 1st, you've had 38 days to become thoroughly SICK of the same dozen songs played over and over again from every radio station and retail establishment. Want some relief?How about an album chock-full of great Christmas BLUES music, that truly sounds more like blues that like standard, overplayed holiday ditties? Well, folks, get this CD!! It's nice and long (18 tracks) and only one or two numbers are overly familiar (and one of those, Charles Brown's immortal "Merry Christmas Baby," is usually considered the top Christmas blues recording of all time!) Standouts include Canned Heat (Their song is straightforward blues, not the novelty track they spun with ALvin and the Chipmunks), Detroit Junior with his hard-driving boogie "Christmas Day", the Pilgrim Travelers and their delightful, close-harmony doo-wop gospel classic, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and the always-irrepresible Louis Jordan with "Santa Claus, Santa Claus." There's not a bad number in the bunch, but the pick of this holiday litter must go to Edddie Campbell and his delicious take on the Junior Wells masterpiece, here titled "Santa's Messin' With the Kid". So don't delay! Order today, there's still time to get it rushed to you by Christmas. Do it, and the best yuletide blues and r and b will be home to you, if not by Christmas, then by New Years night.

One Of The Better Christmas Blues Compilations!
I tracked this down during this Christmas season after hearing Canned Heat's "Christmas Baby" on a Heineken commercial of all places.Immediately hooked, I sent off an e-mail asking Heineken for the name of the song and to my surprise, they responded. Searching on Amazon, I found it on this CD and purchased it.What was bought for one song soon became my favorite Christmas compilation complete with Big Jack Johnson, Louis Jordan, John Lee Hooker and Sonny Boy Williamson.Even the lesser known Poppa Hop and The Pilgrim Travelers make notable contributions on this disc. Read more

Subjects:  1. Blues Revival    2. Blues-Rock    3. Boogie Rock    4. Christmas    5. Christmas / Chanukkah    6. Christmas Music    7. Country Blues    8. Electric Blues    9. Electric Delta Blues    10. Holiday    11. Jump Blues    12. Modern Electric Blues    13. Modern Electric Chicago Blues    14. Piano Blues    15. Pop    16. R&B    17. West Coast Blues    18. Xmas Vocal Collections   

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WHAT ONE SHOULD BE PAYING...
An earier reviewer was whining about JSP records not paying royalties.Who does this chump think the royalties would be paid to ???Charley Patton is long dead so quit your carping about the copyright owners not getting their fair share.These SOB's are making money anyway.Besides its about the music.

Patton is fantastic --- JSP is suspect.
What seems too good to be true usually is; the complete output of Charlie Patton -- dozens of $1,000+ original records all compiled here for under $30?Only one word comes to mind:piracy.
Good price; fair sound; borrowed sources?
There are both good and bad things about this set. The 5 discs of very rare and valuable material make up a rather incredible compilation. The layout of the inserts is somewhat user-friendly; requiring the listener to pull individual CDs out in order to locate artists. The discography information does not include song titles, which causes a lot of back-and-forth cross-reading. A little confusing.
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Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Blues Music    3. Blues Traditional    4. Pop   

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Real Gangstas, Role Models, and Elvis Presley
This disc (as well as its companion, "Vol. 2: Dont'cha Hear Poor Mother Calling?") is perhaps some of the most beautiful and honest recordings of human expression you'll ever hear.Modern music has nothing on this stuff; it's the real deal.This is music that was created to get you through the day; not to sell records or to score chicks.This is as anti-commercial, and therefore, as antiestablishment as you can get.Truly alternative.And it is, in a word, spellbinding. DEEP
I really had no idea what i was in store for. But for those who love black, southern and prison history, spirituals, and are thirsting for music in its purest form, buy this CD!!! It has wonderful chants, commentary from Lomax, narrative from the inmatesand even clanking from the axes. You can hear the suffering and longing in their voices. You can hear the humor in may of the lyrics. Be sure to read the booklet so that you can get a clearer understanding of it all. It is a wonderful piece of recorded history. you may also want to buy the book Worse than Slavery, by Oshinsky so that you can get greater sense of exactly waht they are thinking about. One more thing..You will totally feel the energy of 22.

Incredibly powerful music
I was blown away when I listened to this CD for the first time.The recording is great.I didn't expect too much due to the time frame of the recording, but the quality is impressive.I bought this hoping to find more tracks like "Po' Lazarus" from the "O' Brother Where Art Thou" Soundtrack.What I got was much more. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blues Collections    2. Blues Music    3. Field Recordings    4. Folk & Traditional    5. Italian Folk    6. Pop    7. Traditional Folk    8. Work Songs    9. World Music   

Subjects:  1. Acoustic Blues    2. Blues    3. Blues Traditional    4. Detroit Blues    5. Electric Blues    6. Electric Delta Blues    7. Juke Joint Blues    8. Pop   

Editorial Review

When Junior Kimbrough died in January 1998, part of the spirit of Mississippi hill-country blues went with him. He was a proud musician, aware of his African roots and his artistic singularity--perhaps the last unique voice in the genre. The sound of his bawling singing and unpredictable, serpentine guitar were as eerie as a warm wind humming through a field of tombstones, as hypnotic as the ancient village drum music it was based on, thanks to his complete command of his rhythm sections. This collection serves full notice ofKimbrough's authenticity, from his first recording, an impromptu-sounding "Release Me" played with rockabilly cult figure Charlie Feathers, through his last '90s albums for Fat Possum. It's in the latter cases that Kimbrough paints a colorful portrait of his hardscrabble life just above the Delta. Rape is wrongly equated with love (in the brutal-but-fascinating title track), and sexual prowess ("All Night Long") is the only true coin of manhood. Finally, "Done Got Old" serves as the best epitaph for this blues hell-raiser, whose decades of bootlegging, boozing, and womanizing seemed to catch up with him in his final years. Nonetheless, that song and the 11 others prove that no matter how tired and worn he became, Kimbrough's crackling music never lost its edge or its feeling of danger and menace. Read more

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Great Collection but Not All Inclusive
I am not one to write a review when so many people have already said so much (and they are all spot on) but there was something I needed to add here. This was the first Junior Kimbrough album I bought and it blew me away. I love Junior Kimbrough's brand of punk blues. Enjoying this collection prompted me to pick up all his other works (6 CDs in all) and they were all worth it. What I'm getting to, in a roundabout way, is that not all Junior's albums are represented on this collection. His two earliest Do the Rump and All Night Long seem to be left off of this collection, or at least the versions of songs from those albums. It is worth your money to buy this as a starter but I deplore you not to stop there pick up Junior's other works- he really deserves the spotlight which he has never gotten.

A True Icon of Blues
Everything that the above reviewers stated I thank them for. What you hear is respect for the music of a stand up man that worked and had his own, very unique way of expressing himself. A gem, a jewel; Like all the Masters, his music has the uniqueness that is David Junior Kimbrough.
No-frills, serious but fun
For those who value the unspoiled era of Blues music, You Better Run: The Essential Junior Kimbrough is a highly recommended addition to your collection. The music is pure. ... Read more

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Not enough respect for the Queen of the Blues
I own a blues bar, and feel qualified to say that the producers have effectively snubbed the one woman who has done more for woman in Blues than any other for the last 35 years -namely by not show - casing Bonnie Raitt on her own- her vocals, slide guitar and songs have inspired all of these artists - at least Susan Tedeschi acknowleges that -
The "Chicks" Can Play ... And Sing!
What's so nice about this set, especially disc 1, is the sensational singing and playing of many unknown Women of the Blues. Although a huge blues fan and a big collector, several of the performers I had not heard of, such as the Lara Price Band, Alice Stuart and Carolyn Wonderland. But I have now, and they are sensational! I immediately went out and bought a cd of Stuart and Wonderland and Beverly Watkins. This is a big time gem of music. SENSATIONAL. Under $15.00 at most places, so, so worth the money. Have a quick listen to the samples and you'll be hooked and off to the store.

nice selection
CD 1 is the electric or "contemporary" cd with deborah coleman, joana connor, ana popovic and 12more. CD2 is the acoustic or 'traditional CD" WITH RORY BLOCK, SUE FOLEY, JO ANN KELLY and 11 more. No matter how deeply you're into the blues, there's going to be some artists and songs that are new to you and you'll probably like more than one artist you never heard of before.
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Subjects:  1. Acoustic Blues    2. Acoustic Texas Blues    3. Blues    4. Blues Collections    5. Delta Blues    6. Electric Blues    7. Electric Delta Blues    8. Modern Acoustic Blues    9. New York Blues    10. Pop    11. Prewar Country Blues    12. Prewar Gospel Blues    13. Slide Guitar Blues    14. Texas Blues    15. V/a Compilations   

Subjects:  1. Modern Acoustic Blues    2. Modern Delta Blues    3. Pop    4. Rock    5. Rock/Pop    6. Traditional Country   

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Red Hot
Yeah, volume one has CrossRoad Blues.But this compilationhas "They're Red Hot."Johnson at his most upbeat.

Amazing remastered sound!!
I am really pleased that this second volume has come out at last, as I remember getting both volumes when they came out first time round as LPs with their beautiful artwork, which has been faithfully reproduced.But what has really amazed me is the quality of the remastered sound, even better than that on the first volume which was very good.Every nuance of Johnson's voice and guitar work has been reproduced, so youreally feel you are there in that San Antonio hotel room. Included on both volumes are alternative versions of songs which are fascinating to hear, as they are quite different in parts and (to me) show that Johnson was very prone to improvise, which is contrary to the view expressed in the sleeve notes.

Go for the complete set
When you are talking about Robert Johnson, alternate takes are not just alternate takes. This is a genious of the highest order, that was barely captured on disc, in a world then ruled by Jim Crow. Therefore, you want to listen to every single note he put on record eventually. Besides, many of the alternate takes are completely different than the released versions, sometimes different rythms, different words, and some alternates are even better than the released versions. I dont see the point in these King of the Delta Blues CDs when you can go for the Complete 2 CD box set. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Blues Traditional    3. Country Blues    4. Delta Blues    5. Pop    6. Prewar Blues    7. Prewar Country Blues    8. Slide Guitar Blues   

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Some not so pretty, but mostly Great. I want more from Old Hat!
Inspired by my recent review of Sam Ku West's cd of Hawaiian steel guitar from 1927 and '28, and his version of Memphis Blues contained therein, I decided I need to review this disc which contains a killer Memphis Blues by the Mobile Strugglers.
Stunning recordings, rare music
It's pretty amazing, this late in the folkloric/historic reissues game, to find a whole album's worth of "undiscovered" old-timey music that is of such a high caliber.Old Hat Records, a tiny North Carolina indie label, packs its discs with some of the best music in the style that you're ever likely to hear.(You might also want to check out the "Lost Provinces" and "Folks, He Sure Do Pull Some Bow" CDs...)This disc highlights a rare style of African-American fiddle music, featuring rare recordings by the bands that dotted the southern landscape 'way back when.These groups mixed stringband styles and jazzy jug-band blues and, not incidentally, made some of the catchiest music ever.In addition to great sound quality and great material, the CD is handsomely packaged; the insert booklets include some really cool archival photos, as well as extensive liner notes of the sort that have been woefully absent on similar recent reissue efforts.

An album to live with
This has rapidly become one of my favorite discs.Excellent selection of tracks, excellent transfers, excellent booklet.My only complaint would be that the text in the booklet is not in thesame order as the tracks on the disk. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acoustic Blues    2. Acoustic Memphis Blues    3. Blues Collections    4. Blues Music    5. Country Blues    6. Delta Blues    7. Early American Blues    8. Jug Band    9. Old-Timey    10. Piedmont Blues    11. Pop    12. Prewar Blues    13. Prewar Country Blues    14. Ragtime    15. Rock    16. String Bands   

Editorial Review

Best known for his work as a songwriter, producer, and talent scout, singer-bassist Willie Dixon essentially built Chicago's Cobra and Chess labels with his sweat. Although this double-disc set does include five performances by the man from Vicksburg, Mississippi, himself, it's really a testament to his songwriting prowess, packed with recordings that made his tunes classics of blues and early rock & roll. There's Howlin' Wolf tearing through "Spoonful," "Little Red Rooster," "Evil," and "Back Door Man." There's Muddy Waters belting "You Shook Me," "Hoochie Coochie Man," and "I'm Ready." There's Bo Diddley delivering "You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover" and Koko Taylor launching her career with "Wang Dang Doodle." The set features excellent liner notes, and its only disappointment is that its label-centricity excludes Dixon's work for Cobra with then-youngsters Otis Rush and Buddy Guy. --Read more

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old master of the blues
the willie dixon chess set is a window into the early blues
Willie Dixon was a maestro of imense proportions
I never have understood how some people have an inate quality for music and some don't. Well , Willie was one of those that definately did. It is hard to imageine the blues without the likes of Willie Dixon: the writer, the musician, the producer, the businessman. I listen to his work over and over again , each time learning new nuances I did not hear before.
Great Introduction to Chess Blues
This box is a fantastic introdution to post-war Chicago blues and the key figure behind Chess Records' success, Willie Dixon.I am a huge fan of the Chess box sets, and this one is my favorite.With seminal tracks by blues icons like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley and Koko Taylor as well as lesser known artists and Dixon himself, this CD is definitely on my deserted island list.If you're only going to have one blues CD in your collection (which would be a tragedy), this is the one to buy.Best of all, for the quality and quantity of music, you can't beat the price! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Blues Music    3. Blues Revival    4. Blues Traditional    5. Box Sets (Audio Only)    6. Chicago Blues    7. Delta Blues    8. Electric Blues    9. Electric Chicago Blues    10. Electric Harmonica Blues    11. Harmonica Blues    12. Jive    13. Modern Electric Blues    14. Modern Electric Chicago Blues    15. Piano Blues    16. Pop    17. R&B    18. Retro-Soul    19. Slide Guitar Blues    20. Soul   

Editorial Review

The premise behind this compilation is somewhat unusual: classic tracks, yes, but classic tracks recorded by John Lee Hooker... and friends. Charles Brown, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Los Lobos, and Bonnie Raitt are only some of the performers who appear here, and the tracks, selected from recordings made by the prolific guitarist since 1988, show that Hooker hasn't lost his touch. Among the highlights, there's a smokin' duet with Raitt on "I'm in the Mood," a rendition of "Boom Boom" with a guest appearance from Jimmie Vaughan, and a reprise of Hooker's 1956 hit "Dimples" with Los Lobos backing up. Mention must also be made of the lone solo track on this CD, the acoustic "Tupelo," which hearkens to Hooker's Delta blues roots. There are also three previously unreleased tracks, which are probably the real reason to get this compilation. Read more

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***1/2. Polished latter-day Hooker
Author Stephen Thomas Erlewine once said something like this about "The Best Of Friends":
Super CD
Absolutely a gem no doubt about it. You will not go wrong with this cd.

Some Blues Greatness Here
If you love the electric blues and blues slide guitar, this is a must-have album for your collection.Many of the songs are instantly recognizable blues patterns that have set the style for generations of blues and rock superstars.John Lee Hooker is on a par with B.B. King, Robert Johnson and other classic great blues artists.The repertoire of session musicians from the likes of Carlos Santana, Jimmy Vaughn, Bonnie Raitt, and Eric Clapton are not to be missed.John Lee Hooker set a blues standard - get this album. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Blues Music    3. Blues Traditional    4. Detroit Blues    5. Electric Blues    6. Juke Joint Blues    7. Modern Delta Blues    8. Modern Electric Blues    9. Pop   

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Not known for his acoustic work, Buddy Guy unplugs for a rare album-length excursion into folk blues. Continuing the rootsy, bare-bones approach that made 2001’s electric Read more

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An Orgasm For The Ears !!!
This is probably the most heart-wrenching, Heartfelt, Soulful, Powerfully Moving albums (I just ran out of adjectives) I have ever heard.....In ANY genere !!!! Total sensory overload.....which is saying a lot considering the "bare bones" feel of the album. This is Buddy stripped Butt Naked.......And he NEVER sounded better. Kudos to you Buddy. You are the master !!! Long may you reign !!!!!

Warsaw cries Buddy
This is very overlooked new cd from Buddy, playing acoustic. True blues. Best effort.

Ohhhh Doctor!!
This is a killer CD, a must-get for anyone who digs the blues. Much of the material is way downhome and gut-wrenching. CRAWLIN' KING SNAKE is a monster side and can stand easily beside John Lee Hooker's original. BLACK CAT BLUES is another Hooker tune and it too is marvelous. Guy's voice is deep and booming and the back-up session players (usually just bass, drums, and guitar) are restrained and add immensely to the proceedings. ANNA LEE and LONESOME HOME BLUES are also excellent takes on classic songs out of the blues tradition. This CD is what the blues is all about. Got an iPod? Save room 'cause you'll want to put this whole CD on it for repeated listening. ... Read more

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The true roots of the blues
In the late 80`s early 90`s,I began collecting early blues discs.It seemed to me that Yazoo seemed to have the most varied collections so I started there.Charley Patton`s King of the Delta Blues was a very shocking and yet positive discovery for me,then I found this one.Imagine my suprise when I picked this baby up.I was floored....it`s a who`s who of the first wave of counry blues artists that were recorded in the late 20`s and early 30`s - Tommy Johnson,Son House,Willie Brown,Bukka White,Kid Bailey.....just incredible.
showcase of the blues' greatest strength
Any fan of the blues will appreciate the enormous influence Charley Patton had over the blues players of the delta, and this appreciation can only be increased by the songs presented here. One of the best blues CD's I've ever owned!Essential!
This is a wonderful blues CD.One of the best I've ever purchashed.It includes great performances by legendary blues figures such as Tommie Johnson, Willie Brown, Ishmon Bracey, Son House, Kid Bailey, Bukka White and others.This is the true Mississippi Delta Blues from the late 20's and 30's.The guitar work is mesmorizing and is a blueprint for rock and roll.There are 5 Tommie Johnson cuts, recorded for Victor, that are superb.He was as good as Robert Johnson, in my opinion.Yazoo captures these classic recordings with all that old Mississippi dirt with some scratchiness, yet the sound is vibrant and alive.Willie Brown's "Future Blues" and Tommie Johnson's "Canned Heat Blues" are worth the price of admission alone.Essential! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20's    2. 30's    3. Acoustic Blues    4. Blues    5. Blues Music    6. Blues Traditional Collections    7. Country Blues    8. Delta Blues    9. Folk-Blues    10. Pop    11. Prewar Country Blues   

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Originally released on Impulse in 1966, Read more

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• Original recording remastered

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Top Notch John Lee Hooker
This is a great John Lee Hooker and probably one of the best blues albums period. The sound quality on this album is top notch (this is not true with all John Lee Hooker material or blues in general). This also includes some of Hooker's best songs, including "It Serves You Right to Suffer" and "Sugar Mama".
It serves you right to suffer
This is the real deal. John Lee Hooker with some of his strongest blues and at a rock bottom price. YOu can't beat it with a stick!

One of John Lee's best...
Don't let the price fool you, this is not some bargain bin compilation, this was an official release from John Lee Hooker, and a great one. This disc is one of his strongest efforts from the 1965-1974 period. There isn't a weak song on here. "Shake It Baby" is one of my favorite John Lee songs and has an awesome high scream from him towards the middle. "Decoration Day" is another classic as is the title track. This CD captures all the moods of John Lee Hooker, the slow and brooding, the uptempo boogie, and everything in between. I would have spent three times as much on this great disc, but for $7 this is a STEAL. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blues    2. Blues Music    3. Blues Traditional    4. Delta Blues    5. Detroit Blues    6. Electric Blues    7. Electric Delta Blues    8. Pop