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Track Listings
| 1. Frosty |
| 2. Hot 'N Cold |
| 3. Frostbite |
| 4. Tremble |
| 5. Thaw Out |
| 6. Dyin' Flu |
| 7. Don't Lose Your Cool |
| 8. Backstroke |
| 9. Kool Aide |
| 10. Shiver 'N Shake |
| 11. Icy Blue |
| 12. Snow-Cone II |
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One of the coolest things about the Iceman was his guitar lines; his clean, clear style suggested that it was impossible for him to put a note wrong. Truckin' with Albert Collins, a mostly instrumental collection of recordings from the early '60s (originally released as The Cool Sound of Albert Collins in 1965) is an early example of that icy-smooth playing, unhindered by vocals (the one exception is the slow blues "Dyin' Flu"). Take a gander at the titles, for starters: "Frosty," "Frostbite," "Thaw Out," "Don't Lose Your Cool," "Shiver 'N Shake," and more--one senses a trend, here. Many of these songs became signature Collins tunes, including "Sno-Cone" and the aforementioned "Frostbite." The backing band, which includes alto and tenor sax, trumpet, and organ, and includes elements of R&B, jazz, and rock, provides a warm contrast to Collins's guitar, making his guitar work stand out even more. Small wonder that he came to be known as the Master of the Telecaster. --Genevieve Williams
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One of the most important guitar albums, ever recorded - due to Robben Ford. Collins' early, and probably most creative, instrumental sides recorded for the small Hall record company. Amazing to learn that his style was fully developed at an early stage in his career. This sert contains some of the most powerful blues guitar instrumentals ever recorded.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. C. Todd
Format:Audio CD
From the opening salvo of "Frosty" right through to the final track "Sno-Cone II" there is not one bad track on this, although "Tremble" and "Shiver 'N Shake" are pretty much different takes of the same tune. Albert had his themes but they're so great it doesn't make any difference. Only one vocal tune here, the excellent slow blues "Dyin' Flu", the rest is a textbook of some of the most original blues guitar stylings ever made. Albert's uses the bass/neck pickup far more than in later years for some great big boomy dark/hot guitar tones, remarkably similar at times to SRV's big clean tone on Texas Flood (just listen to "Snow-Cone II if you don't believe me)
Although this album was released in 69, the tracks were recorded a few years earlier than that, on the Hall and TCF labels and then released as "The Cool Sound of Albert Collins" in 65. It's a short album that leaves you wanting more of the same, "The Complete Imperial Recordings" is an excellent companion.
The sound quality of the disc is phenomenal and the energy and originality of the performances is serious, only big Freddy could have written instrumental tunes as good or as varied as this, like the unusual "Icy Blue", that sounds like what would've happened if surf guitar had been born in Houston's third ward, or "Don't Lose Your Cool" sure to get you slip-slidin around your house. Although I love Albert's work on Alligator, this is still my favourite of his and any true fan of his will probably feel the same.
Although this album was released in 69, the tracks were recorded a few years earlier than that, on the Hall and TCF labels and then released as "The Cool Sound of Albert Collins" in 65. It's a short album that leaves you wanting more of the same, "The Complete Imperial Recordings" is an excellent companion.
The sound quality of the disc is phenomenal and the energy and originality of the performances is serious, only big Freddy could have written instrumental tunes as good or as varied as this, like the unusual "Icy Blue", that sounds like what would've happened if surf guitar had been born in Houston's third ward, or "Don't Lose Your Cool" sure to get you slip-slidin around your house. Although I love Albert's work on Alligator, this is still my favourite of his and any true fan of his will probably feel the same.
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quality at any Age
14 Mar 2000
By multitalent1@aol.com
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
I went surfing thru Amazon.com and found the heading of 'Blues under $10. Stopped and looked around. There was the name of Albert Collins. I remembered playing some of his music in my days at college radio. And for less than $10.00, how could I go wrong. This has become a must have CD for any blues fan. The switch from analog of the early 60's to the digital CD of now is one of the best. The stye of the music he did almost 40 years ago still holds up. This may not be an album you want to hear everyday, but one to take you back and realize quality is quality whenever the recording was done. I just wish the CD was longer than 33 minutes. But in the world of vinyl...
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant music from Albert Collins
9 Aug 2008
By 6 String Guy
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
These tunes are all instrumentals (except Dyin' Flu) and were recorded sometime in the early 60's, I believe. This is fantastic music that is just not made anymore. The songs are all short and there is a good variety on the basic instrumental combo. Every track is loaded with riffing horns, grooving organ and Albert's guitar. Think Grant Green with a sharp edge and a shuffle. If you want more, look for the enhanced version on the Blue City label titled The Cool Sound of Albert Collins. This CD expands upon the 12 tracks here and adds 11 more for a total of 23 tracks and there isn't a bad track in the lot. The sound is also great on these recordings. Either one is highly recommended!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the greatest blues albums ever recorded
8 Feb 2011
By Al Super
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
"Truckin' with Albert Collins" is actually an abridged reissue of "The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins", which was out of print for a time (you can still get the original as an import cd). DO NOT mistake this reissue for "The Hot Cool Sounds Of Albert Collins," which is a live bootleg and not that great.
"The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins" is probably Albert's greatest album, and one of the greatest blues records ever recorded. If you can't get the original as an import cd, "Truckin" is well worth your effort. Awesome stuff.
"The Cool Sound Of Albert Collins" is probably Albert's greatest album, and one of the greatest blues records ever recorded. If you can't get the original as an import cd, "Truckin" is well worth your effort. Awesome stuff.
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