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Into the Blues

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by: Joan Armatrading

Release Date May 01, 2007
The hugely influential and pioneering British singer-songwriter, is back with a brand new studio CD.
The reclusive legend tries her hand at the blues and proves quite a dab hand at it.
She basically plays everything here bar the drums and manages to inject everything with a sense of drive and passion. As always, her silky-smooth voice is the real star.
Joan's new album is the latest in a long line of fabulous releases dating back to her wonderfully successful breakthrough albums in the late 70s and early 80s such as Show Some Emotion, To the Limit and Me Myself I .
She remains an utterly compelling writer and performer of unique warmth.
She cites "Into The Blues" as her best work yet.
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The Complete Studio Recordings Mississippi John Hurt

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by: Mississippi John Hurt

Release Date October 31, 2000
Mississippi John Hurt is the best blues performer of all times. No leser show, no smoke, no big talk, but MUSIC!!!
Music that comes from his personality and soul!!!

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Leave the Light On

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by: Chris Smither

Release Date September 19, 2006
If I were to ask someone, in the year 2008, to name a male folk singer from the 1960's I would assume that if I were to get an answer to that question that the name would be Bob Dylan. And that would be a good and appropriate choice. One can endlessly dispute whether or not Dylan was (or wanted to be) the voice of the Generation of '68 but in terms of longevity and productivity he fits the bill as a known quality. However, there were a slew of other male folk singers who tried to find their niche in the folk milieu and who, like Dylan, today continue to produce work and to perform. The artist under review Chris Smithers is one such singer/songwriter.

I do not know if Chris Smithers, like his contemporary Bob Dylan, started out wanting ... Read More:

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Buddy's Baddest: The Best of Buddy Guy

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by: Buddy Guy

Release Date June 15, 1999
I like "Damn Right, I've Got the Blues" better, but this is still great. I loved Stevie Ray Vaughn, and since Buddy played at the last concert Stevie ever gave, I looked forward to hearing the instrumental tribute to him. I wasn't disappointed. Anybody who thinks Chicago blues is always loud and driving should listen hard to that one. Like any great music, there's more than one way to be blue. Yeah, Buddy.

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A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan

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starring: Jimmie Vaughan, B.B. King, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton
directed by: Gary Menotti

Release Date March 31, 1998
The legend live on after the master is gone. Jimmy Hendrix had nothing on Stevie!

CD-Charts Position 116
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Fathers and Sons

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by: Muddy Waters

Release Date October 30, 2001
There are seminal moments in the arts when circumstances bring giants together in perfect alignment, and this album is one of them. The cast could never be better than the one contained herein, with the huge blues voice of Muddy Waters leading the way, half-brother Otis Spann pounding out some of his most brilliant piano ever, Paul Butterfield blowing his harp as if nations rise or fall by his effort, Mike Bloomfield (not long for this world after this 1969 recording) spinning out black blues guitar licks in a faithful but trailblazing fashion, plus a killer rhythm section of Stax/Volt's Donald "Duck" Dunn and Muddy's own Sam Lay on drums.

The songs are Muddy classics, from the thundering "40 Days And 40 Nights" to the braggadocio of "I'm ... Read More:

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Diamonds on the Inside

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by: Ben Harper

Release Date March 11, 2003
Don't listen to the negative reviews of this cd it is one of the best and liveliest albums i've ever heard save for one or two songs. People just don't enjoy it because they're probably just the original fans of his early more simple music. The quality of Diamonds sounds like a pop album and it's great. The album just Hits its so diverse and has everything from Reggae to Jam Rock to Funk,Heavy Blues, an Italian love song with an accordion, to Spiritual songs inspired by World Music. I love all his stuff especially his newest cd Lifeline but this is one of my favorites.

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Etta James Rocks the House

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by: Etta James

Release Date September 29, 1992
I really hadn't listened to Etta James before, but recently heard a couple of her songs on [...] - well, I liked them and decided to get a cd. This woman really does Rock the House! What a voice! She reminds me a little of Tina Turner when she was with Ike. I think Janis Joplin may have been influenced somewhat by Etta James. I'm very happy with my purchase.

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The Best of Susan Tedeschi: Episode One

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by: Susan Tedeschi

Release Date October 18, 2005
This is my first CD of this lady's work.
Excellent with the exception of the final two live tracks which do not add to the album in way. I wonder why these tunes were even chosen.
Without these tracks, it's a five star performance.
Susan shows excellent range and talent both on the guitar and with her voice.
A good selection of tunes.

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On the Jimmy Reed Highway

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by: Omar Kent Dykes, Jimmie Vaughan

Release Date August 21, 2007
I listen to a lots of Blues Music. Traditional, Chicago, Acoustic, Rock Blues and truly enjoy the genre. This is my favorite blues release in the past year. This is a high qulaity representaion of Jimmy Reed's material.
Omar lends his deep beliveable vocal style, Jimmy V. gets in a great groove, Delbert's Harp is very true as are his vocals and Lou Ann Barton lends very nice backing vocals. This has a Texas Blues influence that mixes well with the Mississppi heritage. I highly suggest this music.