This is in essence blues songs played as rock songs by blues rock musicians. It is much better than the horrible "Blues Authority" stuff (which is blues songs played by METAL musicians). Although not a "pure blues" album, the playing reflects the richness achieved by using traditional guitar, amp and other sound techniques. What it is is an anthology of new recordings within the "British blues tradition".
There are some fine acoustic recordings within the 4 CDs in the series (Big Joe Williams/Maggie Bell and Peter Green and Nigel Watson, for instance and a fantastic solo acoustic rendition of "Don't let me be misunderstood" - see the "British" blues connection?). There is also a previously released version of Red House by J. L. Hooker which is good - the fact that "Red House" is included should tell you all you need to know about the "rock" orientation of the set. Having criticized the set, I must say I really do like it. Any set which includes the likes of Jack Bruce, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Mick Taylor and Mick Abrahams is worth purchasing. Just keep in mind that it is a collection of blues by mostly British blues rockers. As for the "Americans", Harvey Mandel and Harvey Brooks are featured (the latter made my ears stand up for a listen). (Samuel B. King)
Tracklist:
01 - Hobo Blues 05:54
02 - Black Magic Woman 03:58
03 - Rattlesnake Shake 05:29
04 - Going Down To Mobile 03:54
05 - You Shook Me 10:23
06 - I Want To Hug You 04:05
07 - I Loved Another Woman 04:58
08 - Long Grey Mare 04:52
09 - Evil Woman Blues 02:06
10 - I'm In The Mood 06:21
11 - Cryin' Won't Bring You Back 05:16
12 - Drop Down Mama 03:04
13 - Play On Little Girl - T-Bone Shuffle 06:05
14 - Ground Hog Blues 05:45
15 - Racketeer Blues 03:51
Earl Green (lead vocals - #1)
Jeff Beck (lead guitar - #1)
David Hadley (bass - #1)
Richard Bailey (drums - #1)
Larry McCray (guitars, vocals - #2)
Noel Neal (bass - #2)
Tony Z (keyboards - #2)
Steve McCray (drums - #2)
Steve Robinson (lead vocals - #3)
Vince Converse (guitar, second lead vocals - #3)
Innes Sibun (guitar - #3)
John Baggott (keyboards - #3)
Gerry Joffe (bass - #3)
'Little Joe' Frenchwood (drums - #3)
Kim Simmons (guitar - #4)
Nathaniel Peterson (bass, vocals - #4)
Tom Compton (drums - #4)
Mick Taylor (slide guitar, vocals - #5)
Max Middleton (keyboards - #5)
Robert 'Crackle' Ahwai (rhythm guitar - #5)
Kuma Harada (bass - #5)
Jeff Allen (drums - #5)
Zakiya Hooker (lead vocals - #6)
Bobby Murray (lead guitar - #6)
Tony Cook (synthesizer guitar - #6)
Johnnie Johnson (piano - #6)
David Daniel (bass - #6)
Marlon Green (drums - #6)
Victor Puebla (percussion - #6)
Jay Aston (vocals - #7)
Larry Mitchell (guitars - #7)
Wilbur Bascomb (bass - #7)
Jonathan Mover (drums - #7)
Harvey Mandel (guitars - #8)
Jon Paris (harmonica, rhythm guitar, vocals, backing vocals - #8)
Wilbur Boscomb (bass - #8)
Damon Duewhite (drums - #8)
Pete Brown (backing vocals - #8)
Pete McMohan (vocals - #9)
Ray Gomez (guitar - #9)
'Even' Steven Levee (bass - #9)
Bobby Chouinard (drums - #9)
Jack Bruce (lead vocals, bass - #10)
Gary Moore (lead guitar - #10)
Gary Husband (drums - #10)
Jess Roden (lead vocals, backing vocals - #11)
Luther Grosvenor (guitars, backing vocals - #11)
Ariel Bender (rhythm guitar - #11)
Dave Moore (Hammond, organ - #11)
Pete Brown (harmonica, backing vocals - #11)
Steve Dolan (bass - #11)
Mike Kellie (drums, backing vocals - #11)
Tony (T.S.) McPhee (guitar, vocals - #12)
Paul Jones (vocals, harmonica - #13)
Otis Grand (guitar - #13)
Steve Wren (piano, organ - #13)
Mike Hobart (tenor & baritone saxophone - #13)
Chico Lopez (bass - #13)
Pascal 'Junior' Delmas (drums - #13)
Tony (T.S.) McPhee (guitar, vocals - #14)
Dick Heckstall-Smith (tenor & soprano saxophone - #14)
Chris Jagger (vocals, guitar - #15)
Ed Beane (guitar - #15)
Mick Jagger (harmonica - #15)
Charlie Hart (bass - #15)
Malcolm Mortimore (drums - #15)
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