CD-Charts Position 161
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The Voice of the Turtle

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Blues
by: John Fahey

Release Date April 23, 1996
I don't know the complete story behind this record in reference to it being a hoax or a put-on or who played what. What I do know is that it's my favorite John Fahey record, and if that makes me less enlightened than the average Fahey fan, I can live with that.

I don't think it's important that this record spends less time spotlighting Fahey's guitar virtuosity than is normally the case. This is a record that's about a certain ambience created by collage, and the fact that Fahey uses unknown accompanists and found sounds makes it no less authentic or personal than his other guitar-only recordings that the Byronic Fahey enthusiasts long for. What's essentially important about the record is that Fahey was responsible for it, assembled ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 162
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Song of the Blackbird

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Blues
by: William Elliott Whitmore

Release Date August 29, 2006
Whitmore released 2 records this year, "Song of the Blackbird" and "Hallways of Always". They are were our top 2 sellers of 2006, for a reason.

CD-Charts Position 163
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The Super Super Blues Band

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Blues
from: Chess MCA Records

Release Date March 19, 2002
Having just purchased and listened to this album all the way through, I'd like to point out three things not mentioned in any of the previous reviews...

1) Chuck Berry does not sing on this album. I don't know why the description includes him, but he wouldn't have fit in with this group at all. However,

2) Beyond "the big three" vocalists featured on the album cover, the liner notes also inform us that the backing band included Buddy Guy on bass, Hubert Sumlin on rhythm guitar, and Otis Spann on piano-- three bona fide musical legends in their own right. Folks, that's $1 for every blues legend on this disc! That's what I call a bargain!

3) Although many of the songs here were sung on other recordings by these musicians, ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 164
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The Very Best of John Lee Hooker

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Blues
by: John Lee Hooker

Release Date April 25, 1995
Some of John Lee Hooker's best known songs are compiled from his many years and albums onto this budget CD, with not one being one you will skip over. From "Boogie Chillen'" to "Boom, Boom," they are all here. Even the songs which made others famous, such as "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer."

"I'm Bad Like Jesse James" is a favorite of mine, with this particular song showing his inimitable rambling style so strikingly, a style which over the years can be found less and less.

It should be noted that the version of "I'm in the mood" on this album is different than the Chess side he recorded with the Chess brothers (I actually prefer the more polished Chess side). But regardless, each song is representative of a different time in his life, as ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 165
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Backwater Blues

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Blues
by: Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee

Release Date June 29, 1999
I would recommend this to any lover of the blues, great guitar, vocals and harmonica, totally cool!

CD-Charts Position 166
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The Best of John Fahey, Vol. 2: 1964-1983

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Blues
by: John Fahey

Release Date February 03, 2004
Interestingly, it was recently revealed that the three new tracks on this CD are NOT John Fahey, but a high-school teacher and student of the guitar great, Charlie Schmidt. Apparently, the songs were recorded in 1993 as part of a joke that Fahey wanted to play on his record label at the time. Fantasy records found the recordings after Fahey's death, and was totally fooled.

Story here:http://www.chicagoreader.com/TheMeter/050812.html

Still, this is a GREAT release.

CD-Charts Position 167
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Moodfood

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Blues
by: Moodswings

Release Date September 15, 1992
From beginning to end, Moodfood by Moodswings takes one on an incredible journey. In my humble opinion, it is one of the best compilations of music ever produced. It is indeed, as the subtitle states: "Aural medication for tired minds." I have listened to the entire album, from beginning to end many times, and I have learned something new about myself; spiritually, mentally and physically, everytime I hear it anew.

Edwin in Fort Lauderdale

CD-Charts Position 168
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Bleecker & MacDougal

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Blues
by: Fred Neil

Release Date March 12, 2002
this is a pass the tourch album and I'd buy it for double the price, OK?

CD-Charts Position 169
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Bebop Spoken Here

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

Release Date May 28, 2001
The reviews above just about sum it up: great collection, nice selection of songs, and I hear the booklet is great. I bought my box set from another seller and it came without the book. Anyone wishing to sell one or know of a place to get it, please contact me!

CD-Charts Position 170
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Woodstock Album

CD-Charts > Music > Traditional Blues
by: Muddy Waters

Release Date October 24, 1995
After 27 years recording for Chess Records, this April 1975 album was Muddy's last for the label - and I think it's a bit of a forgotten gem.

PAUL BUTTERFIELD provides fabulous bluesy Harmonica throughout, PINETOP PERKINS plays piano (guest vocals also on Kansas City & Caldonia) with both GARTH HUDSON and LEVON HELM of THE BAND throwing in Keyboards/Accordion and Drums/Bass respectively. While it's a straight-up blues album for the most part, Hudson's Accordion playing gives some of the tracks a slightly swing/Cajun feel - and is a genuine surprise and treat for it too. Special mention should also go to Paul Butterfield's harmonica playing, which is fantastic throughout - clearly enthused by the mere proximity of the great man! In fact in each guest musician, you can 'feel' ... Read More: