- Audio CD (26 July 1989)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Mca
- ASIN: B000002OB1
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 83,254 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Blind Man Blues |
| 2. Key To The Highway |
| 3. Young Fashioned Ways |
| 4. I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town |
| 5. Who's Gonna Be Your Sweet Man When I'm Gone |
| 6. Walkin' Blues |
| 7. I'm Ready |
| 8. Sad Sad Day |
| 9. I Don't Know Why |
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This seems to be an album which is generally underrated by most blues enthusiasts but don't be put off. It is true that some of the Chess/London recordings are a little flat and lifeless but this might be the notable exception.
Firstly, the recording is excellent. This means that for the non blues enthusiast, this is an easy record to listen to. There is none of the sonic obsticles which litter some of Muddy's classic recordings of the early 50's, the poor balance or tonal range. So for the uninitiated this could be a good starting point.
Second, the selection of songs is diverse enough to be interesting. There's the straight blues of Key to the Highway, the Delta feel of Walking Blues to the Jazzy swing feel of I'm Ready.
Thirdly, most of the performances are solid. Ok, this isn't Muddy's Chess era band but the band is good. I've heard criticisms of Mitch Mitchell's drumming which to me just don't stand up, It's almost as if people want him to have overplayed and got in the way of the feel. He plays with plenty to spare and keeps a good groove throughout. Gallagher gets the feel of this so well you'd never know it was him, it's nothing like his playing on his then current album; Deuce. Harmonica roars on this selection too and the interplay between harmonica, vocal and guitar is great. Only Steve Winwood fails to impress in this, although his playing is still competent and certainly doesn't get in the way.
Muddy Himself is not at the height of his powers, but he seems to be enjoying himself. The vocal performance is still strong and soulful. So if you are a blues fan or just curious about the genre, this album represents a good buy and an enjoyable listen.
Firstly, the recording is excellent. This means that for the non blues enthusiast, this is an easy record to listen to. There is none of the sonic obsticles which litter some of Muddy's classic recordings of the early 50's, the poor balance or tonal range. So for the uninitiated this could be a good starting point.
Second, the selection of songs is diverse enough to be interesting. There's the straight blues of Key to the Highway, the Delta feel of Walking Blues to the Jazzy swing feel of I'm Ready.
Thirdly, most of the performances are solid. Ok, this isn't Muddy's Chess era band but the band is good. I've heard criticisms of Mitch Mitchell's drumming which to me just don't stand up, It's almost as if people want him to have overplayed and got in the way of the feel. He plays with plenty to spare and keeps a good groove throughout. Gallagher gets the feel of this so well you'd never know it was him, it's nothing like his playing on his then current album; Deuce. Harmonica roars on this selection too and the interplay between harmonica, vocal and guitar is great. Only Steve Winwood fails to impress in this, although his playing is still competent and certainly doesn't get in the way.
Muddy Himself is not at the height of his powers, but he seems to be enjoying himself. The vocal performance is still strong and soulful. So if you are a blues fan or just curious about the genre, this album represents a good buy and an enjoyable listen.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Hey listen, so its not raw like early muddy recordings but he still sounds great! Rory Gallagher's guitar work is super keeping the overall sound real bluesy and helps maintains real feel. However the rest of the musicians sound a bit 'soft'. Some of the organ work just isnt required (in my un-educated opinion) and not that inspiring. The overall result is good though and worth having if a fan of Muddy or Rory
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For me, this is as good a place as any to start an investigation into the music of this giant of the genre. Despite what others say, I like the backing musicians, particularly guitar and harmonica, and it doesn't suffer from the poor (by today's standards) recording quality of his earlier, 'classic' works. The voice may not have the towering force of his earlier stuff, but for me it's the sound of a (slightly) older man enjoying himself - and it's well worth a listen! My hair's turning grey too - you'd think it'd know the way I feel.
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