“Though this album is far more a collector’s record than an actual “turntable staple,” it is a significant improvement from Davis’ first solo outing. During the [...]
“A wonderful follow-up to the first compilation (King of the Delta Blues Singers) of Robert Johnson’s small library of recorded work. This album boasts the first album appearance of [...]
“Another highly talented and original ensemble — Rose still on piano, with the Ford brothers (Pat and Robben), on drums and guitar, respectively. Again, Rose contributes an original [...]
“This three-CD box set currently rates as the best — and most digestible — overview of Howlin’ Wolf’s career. Disc one starts with the Memphis sides that eventually [...]
raw, electric guitar-based, gospel recorded between 1949 & 1976 Label: Mississippi Records – MR-017 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: US Released: 2007 VG+/VG+
“This is a strong major-label debut that the Chicago-born San Francisco bluesman was unable to capitalize on. Most of the tracks are from the same session that produced Live at […]
Continuing much of the instrumental, musically dense partnership of Loren Connors and Suzanne Langille in the 80s and 90s, Crucible stands out as a clear highlight in the pair’s musical [...]
“With this solo piano performance, he romps, he stomps, he lays back, he makes the keys cry and he makes them jump for joy.” – Randy Lewis (Los Angeles Times) […]
Label: Checker – 847 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM Country: US Released: 1956 Genre: Blues Style: Chicago Blues Media Condition: G+ Noticeable light marks/wear