Blues Inspired Greatness
586253
Wow! This is some of the best blues you ever heard. Be advised, this incarnation of Fleetwood Mac has zero to do with any other Fleetwood Macs. This is just Elmore James' inspired blues, 100%. The playing and singing is as pure as it gets. Listening to this you are just blown away by the genius of Peter Green. If you are a fan of Rumors or Tusk, this is probably not your cup of tea. But if you are a fan of John Mayall......
2244259
After just a couple of times through this album, I think it is safe to say that any blues fan who enjoys fine guitar playing will be delighted with what Lonnie Mack delivers on Strike Like Lightning. Whether it's the retro sound of Hound Dog Man, the driving speed of Double Whammy,the soulful backing of the piano in Falling Back In Love With You or the great slide guitar work of Stevie Ray Vaughn on the playful Oreo Cookie Blues, the chemistry is there through and through. Lonnie's vocals solidly support his stellar guitar playing and Vaughn joins in on vocals in If You Have To Know in addition to his guitar work on several songs. Lonnie Mack delivers toe-tappin', guitar-laden blues that beg for another listen.
1407093
This is the Belle of the blues for sure! Great sound, great feel and great variation in the blues too. The title track was one of my favourites. The swinging kind of blues rhythm sounds great, so does the bubbly Trouble and Bad girl. Good combination of blues harp, keys and piano all around, especially on Peach pickin mama.
4152582
Joe Bonamassa is all over his guitar, and with both an exceptional bassist and drummer, has recorded a true gift for blues lovers.  I have been listening to the blues/rock for quite a few 24's and Mr. Bonamassa touched my soul.  He is gentle and strong - and absolutely kicks ass!
4602211
I live in Memphis. One perk of this unfortunate geographic challenge is the  legal dispute that forces BB King to perform at his original club on Beale  Street on rare occasions. The performance dates are not advertised far in  advance, so we locals have a chance to see a show. I watched BB from 6 feet  away last year. This album recapitulated some of that incredible  experience. It is hard to overestimate the impact of BB King on todays  music.
I have always been a Clapton fan (although he is not terribly  gifted in the vocal arena). In his words "BB is my hero". This is  obvious on the CD, even the cover is a tribute- BB relaxed in the back of  the convertible with Lucille, Clapton is driving and having a great  time.
Despite Eric's prodigious talent, he is overshawdowed by the  relaxed yet vibrant delivery of the master. Track 10 "When my Heart..  ." Showcases BB's mastery, track 11 "Hold on ..." allows a  side-by-side comparison of the respective abilities.
Nevertheless, this  is now one of my favorite Clapton albums. I admire him for putting this  together. There may never be another album that links the Delta Blues to  modern rock with such style, grace, enthusiasm, and honesty.
3676921
Never being all THAT much of a blues fan, I must admit, this man knows his craft and he knows it well. His guitar work on this record is just as amazing as his vocals. All ten tracks are very well written and produced. Cuts that made me sit up and take notice were "Little Birds", "I Can't Quit", "Not Bad For Love" and "Simple Things". Nice modern-day electric blues. Also notice he does a cover of the late Otis Redding's "Trick Or Treat". Very good. Should appeal to fans of Buddy Guy, Jimmy Vaughan, Keb Mo' and maybe Eric Clapton. Worth checking out.
1269565
According to the liner, John Cephas claims Rev. Gary Davis and Sister  Rosetta Tharpe as major influences - you can scarcely make a claim better  than that.  Phil Wiggins learned with a street singer Flora Molton who is  unknown to me.  The result of the pairing of Cephas and Wiggins is a sound  similar to Terry and McGhee - obviously in the instrumentation but also in  the aesthetic sense of their blues.
This CD sounds like early work by a  great duo - early work in the sense that it is well executed with feeling  but lacks the depth of the blues that is in their major influence.  Yet the  sound is so good that I have no doubt that later albums will grow in  subtlety.
It is difficult to choose a favorite track - The Richmond Blues  which reminds me of Willie McTell is excellent, the harmonica in West Carey  Street Blues is fine, Black Rat Swing is a catchy number.  This is a duo  with which anyone interested in traditional blues should be familiar.
4516676
This is indeed one of the 10 greatest albums ever, of any genre, of any time. The influence of this album reverberated throughtout not only the blues world, but through ever style of music. Numerous artists since have called this one of their greatest influences, and to listen to it as a whole (very important) is to know why. I have only heard the original 9 tracks, which represent absolute perfection of completeness. I have not heard the bonus tracks, so I will not comment on them, though I find I am usually dissappointed in the mediocre crap thrown on the extra space of CDs. Nevertheless, any way possible, the original album must be a part of any great collection.
1124676
I LOVE JOE...HE IS THE MOST AMAZING THING TO HIT MUSIC IN QUITE SOME TIME. HE IS FULL OF TALENT. THIS IS AN EARLY DISPLAY OF HIS TALENTS...YOU WILL LOVE THIS IF YOU LIKE BLUES
2527541
Live blues band sound captured here with a lively performance. Tight band with plenty of
solo instrumental riffs. A real gem for blues fans.
1479924
This album is about as close as you can get to experiencing great Chicago-style blues without living in Chicago in the 70's. This album is great from start to finish! It makes the listener feel as if they are actually in a smoky low down and dirty Chicago blues bar. I like to grab a beer and sit back on the sofa and put this CD on and just jam out and enjoy.

The way the album sounds, it sounds like a typical Friday night at the blues club, no showboating, no crowd pandering, just SOLID solid licks and takin' care of business!!

Theres some variety, from "jammin'" type blues to slower type melodies. His guitar sound reminds me of Freddie King; a little high pitched and "dirty" sounding. I love this album! I highly recommend this cd to anyone who loves listening to live blues, and that Chicago-type sound. A great album! Worth buying new or used!! My second favorite live blues album.
4704331
This is another CD that I found in my friend Regina's shop, Art and Soul.  It is a collection of Blues, with 14 cuts by different musicians/vocalists.  It has:

  Arthur Adams and B.B. King ----- Get you next to me

  Keb Mo' ------------------------ Hand it Over

  Ruth Brown --------------------- Good Day for the Blues

  Henry Gray --------------------- How could you do it

  Taj Mahal ---------------------- Cakewalk into town

  Robert Cray & Albert Collins --- She's into something

  Sugar Pie Desanto -------------- Hello, San Francisco

  Raful Neal --------------------- Call me Baby

  Otis Rush ---------------------- I got the blues

  Sunpie Barnes ------------------ Sunpie's Romp & Stomp

  Eric Bibb ---------------------- Needed Time

  Chris Thomas King -------------- Why Blues

  Susan Tedeschi ----------------- Just won't burn

  Soloman Burke ------------------ None of us are free

The playing time on individual cuts runs from 2:34 to 5:39.  Total playing time is not given.  I have it playing on my media player as I write this.  It is published by Putumayo World Music (guaranteed to make you feel good! and it lives up to that promise).  Putumayo is to be congratulated for putting together an outstanding collection.
2347418
if you love the blues as I do you will not be disappointed in this album it is simply put amazing. While I am not a fan of his funk output, more of a blues guy than a funk guy, Johnny's early blues stuff is top notch and not to be missed if you consider yourself a blues fan at all you should have this in your collection
3958195
A couple of songs not my taste That said best thing I have heard in a while. A truly unique treatment of some of the really great old birth of the blues tunes. Respectfully handled giftedly produced.

If anyone figures out the magic word to get Amazon's Alexa to play the autoripped version, please post. (3 echos and two Alexa's lives depend on it)
2410677
This is a cd that gives a new meaning to the blues.  Gregg Allman sounds killer in this collection of old, obscure blues songs.  Of course he is surrounded by some fine muscians that make this just an all around great listen.  Getting hooked up with T-Bone Burnett was magical.  Purdum Pam
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I have and love Keb's first two albums and play them often.  Great blues by a fine writer.  The icing on the cake of Keb's albums is the super sound quality.  Very natural and intimate.

This album is different.  Not recording wise as the sound quality is first rate.  This is more of what I would call an R&B release. It is very much an ensemble effort as opposed to his first two releases which were, for the most part, just him doin' his thing.  "Slow Down" is very tuneful and fun. The title is tongue-in-cheek as this is a faster paced effort than his earlier offerings. It comes off not quite as "deep" as his first two albums which were performed in a more classic blues style.  This guy is a real talent and very smart.  His songs all have genuine meaning in them and are cleverly worded to convey his messages. He also plays great blues guitar.  Never overdoes it to prove that he's a virtuoso, just enough to complement his songs and the feelings he is conveying.
2363547
This should be heading for the top of the Billboard blues charts if there is any justice in the blues world. Superb modern cutting edge blues with attitude! Every number is written by the artist and features street wise lyrics, super guitar lines and complex song arrangements from the traditional blues fare to more modern blues sounds that nobody else is creating at the present. A cutting edge talent for sure with youth and creativity on his side