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The Progressive Blues Experiment

CD-Charts > Music > Regional Blues
by: Johnny Winter

Release Date February 15, 2005
Great record, a must for any blues/rock lover. Johnny bridges the gap between blues and 70's rock and roll. My favorites are Tribute to Muddy (the best on the LP), Help Me, Got love if You Want it, and Fourty Four. Special mention to Mean Town Blues, which he nails.

Not the best recording quality, but I can just see JW tearing into his Fender XII with the six string set up.

Great album!

CD-Charts Position 112
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Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey

CD-Charts > Music > Regional Blues
starring: Nathaniel Lee Jr., Tommy Redmond Hicks, Susan McWilliams, Mya, The Coasters

Release Date October 14, 2003
Blues is a genre of music that is greatly under-appreciated by most Americans, despite being the fundamental roots and building blocks of all other forms of music, minus the Old-Timey music which was created by Western European immigrants in the Appalachians and down south, though even that music mingled with the Blues; the perfect example being "John Henry", which was hugely popular in both black Blues traditions and in Old-Timey music. Jazz, Rock 'N' Roll, Soul, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal all borrow heavily from the Blues. Though I am only 25 years of age, I have been a major Blues fan for over ten years. When I say "major", I mean that I am an obsessive collector, fan, singer and have just started to learn how to play the acoustic guitar. When ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 113
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Captured Live!

CD-Charts > Music > Regional Blues
by: Johnny Winter

Release Date February 01, 2008
What a joy it was to 'reconnect' with my guitar hero from my youth. Though I was mostly a metal head in my teens, I was always drawn to the chops of Johnny Winter. Seeing him in person @ 15 years old left a lasting impression. This CD brought back the memories of his show.

Highway 61 Revisited is worth the price of admission. Johnny simply tears up the fret board and demonstrates his slide guitar acumen. Sweet Papa John is a great album ender as Johnny takes one's breath away with his raw blues rock.

The songs Roll With Me and Rock-n-Roll People have some distracting feedback, but hey, it's a live concert. If you are a fan of live music AND enjoy blues/slide/lead guitar, you will enjoy this CD.

CD-Charts Position 114
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A Love Song for Bobby Long

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by: Various Artists

Release Date January 11, 2005
I am crazy for this movie and every time I watched it I would sing along with all the songs. Finally I got the soundtrack and it's wonderful! I'm so glad I did.

CD-Charts Position 115
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Johnny Winter

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by: Johnny Winter

Release Date May 18, 2004
This CD is a 'must have' for every blues fan. Incredible guitar playing. Almost all of my favorite Johnny Winter tracks are included on this CD.

CD-Charts Position 116
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A Brief History Of The Blues

CD-Charts > Music > Regional Blues
by: Various Artists

Release Date August 26, 2008
This is a solid introductory collection of blues songs. I think the standout is "Oh Death," performed by Doyle Bramhall II and Erykah Badu, but there really isn't a bad song in the bunch. I also like that listeners are exposed to a wide variety of blues from Delta to Chicago and more.

CD-Charts Position 117
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You Better Run: The Essential Junior Kimbrough

CD-Charts > Music > Regional Blues
by: Junior Kimbrough

Release Date August 27, 2002
Junior kimbrough came from another planet... when he is solo, Junior is the pervair of Mississippi swarmp music at its best, his choice of notes. timing and the almost agonizing sound of his voice is way way out there but still old north Mississippi blues. With a constant beat, (with his band which are great in there own right) is still great and its easy to see where some of the sixties bands got there chops, his playing was so eccentric I can only think of Hendrix when he would go off. Jessie Mae Hemphill was my friend and she told me of bands such as the Stones going to Junior Kimbroughs juke joint, got to give them points for having big ones to take the chance of never leaving the way they came in... If you are reading this then you know of kimbrough, kudo's ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 118
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The Best of Slim Harpo

CD-Charts > Music > Regional Blues
by: Slim Harpo

Release Date November 04, 1997
A very nice recording of early bluesman Slim Harpo. Had a few hits, all covered here, and was a major influence on bands like Rolling Stones.

CD-Charts Position 119
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Blues Masters: The Very Best of T-Bone Walker

CD-Charts > Music > Regional Blues
by: T-Bone Walker

Release Date June 20, 2000
Nice introduction to the work of T-Bone Walker! He was one of the best of the bluesmen. The liner notes from the CD provide nice background to Walker's work. Many heard him live when he was well past his prime, not knowing the full skills of his art.

Even two songs illustrate. . . .

"Bobby Sox Blues" was an early popular song of Walker's. The backing group supports his singing well. He displays a smooth singing voice. The song itself spoofed the teenagers' giddiness over Sinatra and Eckstine.

And then there is his iconic ""Stormy Monday. . . ." This is one of the great blues tunes. Walker's voice serves this song well. The backing instruments have a clean sound and back the singer very nicely. The liner notes say that "If ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 120
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Bring 'Em In

CD-Charts > Music > Regional Blues
by: Buddy Guy

Release Date September 27, 2005
I've listened to quite a few blues players and Buddy Guy is the most energetic and uptempo player I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. This cd ROCKS! Plain and simple. In particular: Cut You Loose, What Kind of Woman, Now You're Gone, Cheaper To Keep Her, and Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed are all above average tracks and will have you playing this album for years to come. A must own for any Blues/Rock fan. Kudos to Buddy Guy for cutting such a rocking album!