Reviews (1)

A must have for true Chicago Blues fans
This is a compilation of artists who can still be seen at the various blues clubs in Chicago. To any afficionado of this scene, this CD will bring on memories of closing these bars down at 4 AM listening to any one of these bands. Although not as good as going to the blues bars themselves, this CD will approximate the atmosphere in your car, office or home. All of the tracks are strong, my favorite track being Dion Payton's signature tune, which he invariably played at Kingston Mines. Chicago Blues fans will not be disappointed. ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Long Distance Call!
Surely one of the greatest blues cuts ever. I saw the great Muddy Waters in Chicago in 1970 when I was in college. I even had the chance to go back stage and meet Muddy and the band. I still have the vinyl version of this album and recently bought the CD. The slide work is incredible. Also, the work of Butterfield and Bloomfield complement the band wonderfully.

This is a great album for those who are interested in investigating the blues. For the afficianado, it is a must. The sound is excellent and the energy in the live performances is awesome. Listen to the crowd react at the finish of "Long Distance Call"!

The Homecoming
The Grove Press Guide to the Blues critic quoted above is way off the mark - this wasn't the elders taking the youngbloods under their wing in 1969, this was a class reunion: Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield had, in fact, played and learned first hand what the blues was all about as Chicago teenagers haunting the South Side in the late 1950s/early 1960s; and, Sam Lay had been half of Howlin' Wolf's rhythm section before Butterfield snapped him up for the original Butterfield Blues Band. No matter. The class reunion doesn't necessarily break new ground but it DOES give a better than asked for idea of just what and how the youngbloods learnt from the masters a decade earlier in the clubs. Waters and Spann set them the table, and Butterfield especially plays as though his entry into a doctoral program depends upon his master's thesis. Bloomfield is no slouch, either; he may be a little too reverent, but he breaks long and well enough to uncork some sharp fills and stings, and of course he remains peerless as a soloist when he takes a turn. Lay is back in his element and Duck Dunn, the stalwart Stax house bassist, plays as though he'd been waiting for this date for years, though his work backing Albert King on those classic Stax sides of his in the mid-1960s should have been the hint that he wouldn't be exactly out of place in this setting. Maybe it's material Muddy had played a million times before, but if ever he needed the proof that no one could tire of it, here it was. And, is. And he sure sounds like he had fun.

muddy's best work ever
Fathers and Sons is undoubtly Muddy's best work ever. The recording is much better quality than earlier Chess recordins. The other musicians are better than those in Muddy's normal band. The songs are performed in a more loose and relaxed fashion. It has the spontanuity of the old live jam sessions anybody who ever saw one perfers over a very planned recording session.

The critics be damned
The critics are wrong here, this collaboration WORKS! Come on, look at whose playing on this record...I'm not saying that it's better than the bands that he had in the 50s, but this band rocks, and Butterfield, Bloomfield and Sam Lay work perfectly with Spann and Muddy. Not to be missed if you're a Muddy or blues aficianado.

A powerful and exciting blues record
If you like the punch and bite of Freddie King or Eric Clapton at their best, you will completely enjoy this record. The orchestrations are extraordinary, every solo inventive and to the point, and the whole band sounds like they feel they're doing the best work of their career -- and that just might be the case. "I'm Ready," "Walkin' Through the Park" and "Blow Wind Blow" are the best versions of these songs I've ever heard anywhere. The intro to "All Aboard," the harp solo on "Blow Wind Blow" and the moment on "Walkin' Through the Park" where the intro ends and they blast off into a fast shuffle are moments worth the price of the CD all by themselves. Don't listen to the jaded critics. Buy it. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

GREAT MIX OF MODERN BLUES
While "various artists" CD's can be a hodge-podge of not much, this one is an excellent compilation of different, modern blues. A steal for the money. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

All the blues you need to start with
If you're a blues fan, you've likely already got records that have most of these tracs on them. Every one of them is a classic.
If, however, you're new to the blues, or want to know if the blues might be a genre for you, this is the PERFECT album to start with. If you don't like this CD, you need not pursue it any further.
A great series that starts with this incredible disc. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Oldies But Goodies - Blues?
Here it is folks...an oldies but goodies greatest hits of blues guitarists! Some of the greats play some of their serious compositions. You'll recognize the styles and some of the selections. Try it, you shouldn't be disappointed. From down here in Chalmette, cya!

Killer Blues Guitar Album
If you're sick of all todays blues guitar "heroes", then check out this compiliation of 50's and 60's gems. This is real blues, recorded before rock reared its ugly head. Some well knowns are here such as B.B. King, Albert King, and T-Bone Walker. But the real surprises are Lafayette Thomas (great guitar), Pee Wee Crayton (a sensational instrumental), Lowell Fulsom (underated), and Elmore James (slide guitar boogie). Not a bum track in the bunch. Buy this now! ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Great Blues
Any CD with Gary Moore, Lonnie Mack and Jeff Healey on it is worth a listen. The suprise for me was the tune by Johnny Winter, great song with some great guitar work. Give it a listen!

Just excellent (the best guitar-player ever!!!
This band`s music just give you some great feeling. I love it and can hear it for a thousand times. Jeff Healey is the best there is on guitar!!! ... Read more

Reviews (1)

Excellent budget sampler
This full-length (72 min.) sampler contains artists from all parts of the country, covering all styles of blues. While not the same old blues by the same old masters, these are great songs by great musicians with not a weak track among them. If you like the blues, you will love this cd. ... Read more