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The Blues Breakers album from 1967 has been Digitally Remastered and now comes complete with 14 Bonus Tracks including singles, BBC sessions and 4 tracks taken from the John Mayall's Blues Breakers with Paul Butterfield EP.
See John Mayall live throughout October and November on a 37 date tour of the UK.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a real classic among British blues albums, and it's nice to have it remastered on CD.
Those whose acquaintance with or interest in John Mayall is limited to the "Beano" album would do well to give this a listen. Okay, it doesn't have God's blistering guitar work, but Mayall's songwriting is stronger, the ensemble playing is punchier and tighter, and the arrangements have more variety than on the Clapton album. And of course you get the rapidly burgeoning talents of Peter Green.
There are some real gems among the bonus tracks too, such as Peter Green's brilliant solo rendition, soaked with blues feeling, of J B Lenoir's bitter and outspoken "Alabama Blues," and the four tracks with the virtuoso harmonica playing of Paul Butterfield. But why, oh why, couldn't they have included the wonderful single "Double Trouble" / "It Hurts Me Too," the best single Mayall made with Peter Green and possibly ever? I'm afraid the omission has cost this otherwise excellent album its fifth star.
Highly recommended all the same, if you like British blues.
Those whose acquaintance with or interest in John Mayall is limited to the "Beano" album would do well to give this a listen. Okay, it doesn't have God's blistering guitar work, but Mayall's songwriting is stronger, the ensemble playing is punchier and tighter, and the arrangements have more variety than on the Clapton album. And of course you get the rapidly burgeoning talents of Peter Green.
There are some real gems among the bonus tracks too, such as Peter Green's brilliant solo rendition, soaked with blues feeling, of J B Lenoir's bitter and outspoken "Alabama Blues," and the four tracks with the virtuoso harmonica playing of Paul Butterfield. But why, oh why, couldn't they have included the wonderful single "Double Trouble" / "It Hurts Me Too," the best single Mayall made with Peter Green and possibly ever? I'm afraid the omission has cost this otherwise excellent album its fifth star.
Highly recommended all the same, if you like British blues.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A great album - primarily because of Peter Green's guitar playing. The Supernatural is clearly the precursor to Albatross but this album is special primarily because it contains the best recorded blues guitar solo ever on The Stumble. Amazing....not one note that doesn't take its place perfectly - and delivered with the easy skill of a true maestro. (Even BB King has paid tribute to Green's astonishing talent).
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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There's something about late 60s London that will always capture my imagination. Austin Powers aside, its an incredibly rich period in our cultural history that produced some remarkable pieces of music and film. This recording is right up there with other more famous examples. I've long wanted to pursue the early phase of Peter Green's recording career, after hearing a brief snatch of his guitar work many years back. I finally did some searching on Amazon and was pleased to find this re-release, which looked like an excellent sampler of his work with Mayall. I was not disappointed. Hard Road is a stone classic IMO and has that awesome British Blues sound that aficianados of this sound will recognise immediately. Do not hesitate to grab this if you are on the fence - it's worth every penny and based on this material Peter Green should be considered the equal of his considerably more famous colleague, Mr Eric Clapton.
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Hard Road, nostalgia.
This is a classic 60s British blues album which follows on from the Eric Clapton Beano album.
Peter Green takes over on guitar and shows that he is not just a Clapton... Read more
Peter Green takes over on guitar and shows that he is not just a Clapton... Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. N. Lightowler
Imports the Easy Way
Not only is this album a classic example of British Blues, but (speaking as an American customer) the buying experience was pleasant, the price was right, and the shipping overseas... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Antoine Boisvert
Going back in time
In my younger years I listened to blues, blues, blues, all artists, all types. This CD bought back fond memories of Mayall, Green and the others at their best. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. R. A. Jenkins
A Hard Road - John Mayall
Many people overlook Peter Green as a "player" due possibly to his health problems back in the day. This disc shows him, pre Fleetwood Mac, as a fine, tasteful player, easily up... Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Bovingdon
The Beauty of the Blues
A classic album, with almost 80 minutes of quality blues, at a giveaway price. Hard to avoid repeating other reviewers, but this is a blistering album of engaged and electrifying... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sentinel
Long Live Mayall
A true classic album. Anyone with even the slightest interest in the British blues scene in the 60,s would be well advised to buy this CD. Read more
Published on 1 May 2010 by J. M. Tuck
Loved It
First heard this as a LP in the 60's when I was young !! Bought it again and found it even better. The digital re-mnastering has worked wonders. John Mayall at his superb best. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by K. C. Scott
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers - A Hard Road
This was a purchase made primarily for the fact that it features the playing of the great Peter Green. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by Braveshell
It's a Green Road
Peter Green at his best. This is better than Clapton. And what a backing band, no insult intended. That's all that needs to be said.
Published on 25 July 2009 by Philip N. Roberts
Essential British blues
"God"? I haven't heard him referred to as that since the early seventies. Clapton's o.k. if you want technical expertise but if you want soul and a true feeling for the blues that... Read more
Published on 13 July 2009 by R. Allen
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