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Slide Guitar Heaven
The only down side is that there are only 14 tracks - this is one of those Yazoo vinyl-to-CD transfers that suffer from this. But as usual with Yazoo, the sound quality is remarkably good for ancient scratchy old 78's.

Otherwise, this is a super collection covering greats like Black Ace, Bo Weavil Jackson, King Solomon Hill, Sylvester Weaver, Fred McMullen, Ramblin' Thomas. If you love good blues slide and you haven't heard these names, then this CD is for you! Oh yeah, it does also have a few names like Robert Johnson & Memphis Minnie.

Even if like me you have a lot of these tracks on other CDs, this is a good addition to the collection and one you can easily play from go to whoa without skipping a single track - usual Yazoo quality. I owned this before and had it stolen, had to get it again.

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Mr. Lightnin' Tells It Like It Is, Awesome!!!
Sam Lightnin' Hopkins is my favorite blues artist and if there's one album I own to explain why this would be it. Texas Blues showcases this Master Bluesman's dynamic range with sixteen timeless tracks.

"Once Was A Gambler" is an all out guilt laden Blues song

"Meet You At The Chicken Shack" has a decisive Rock 'n Roll feel

"Bald Headed Woman" is hilarious

"Tom Moore Blues" is deep and reflective

"Watch My Fingers" is a self-proclaimation of skill

"Love Like A Hydrant" is love-life commentary

"Slavery Time" is a homage to the past

"I Would If I Could" is about being boastful, and backing it up

"Bud Russell Blues" is a solemn memory

"Come On Baby" is a jumpin' Rock tune

"Money Taker" explores the pitfalls of relationships

"Mama's Fight" is a strangely jovial reflection on spousal abuse

"My Woman" is a soulful story of love lost

"Send My Child Home To Me" is a fond childhood memory

"Have You Ever Loved A Woman" is kinda self-explanatory

and last but not least there's "Black and Evil" which is a joking look at racism that's truly insightful

For fans of the Blues this is indeed a necessary album, it doesn't get any better than Lightnin' Hopkins and that's the God's honest truth! Amen!

this is the best blues cd i own and i own quite a few
i have always been a huge stevie ray vaughn and bb king and albert collins fan but when i heard lightnin hopkins complete alladin recordings i added another to my most favorite list this cd shows the shear knowledge this man possesed on a guitar and is a must have in my oppinion. he is THE greatest finger pickers to ever walk this wonderful blues-filled earth order one for yourself and one for your freinds ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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Quality at any Age
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... ... Read more

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Fine follow-up to "Ice Pickin'"
"Frostbite" may not be as well known as Albert Collins' commercial zenith, the 1978 album "Ice Pickin'", but it is nevertheless a fine effort.

Featuring a handful of excellent musicians, "Frostbite" includes some of Collins' best songs, like the supremely funky "If You Love Me Like You Say" and the wonderful piano-driven "The Highway Is Like A Woman", and he is backed by a five-man horn section which plays soulful riffs and fills without ever overwhelming Collins himself.
The excellent drummer Casey Jones is perhaps mixed a little bit too far into the background on a couple of tracks, but the sound and the mixing is generally very good, and the interplay between drummer Jones and bassist Johnny Gayden is top-notch.

As you probably know, the late Albert Collins played with a capo high up on the neck of his Fender Telecaster, delivering his muscular solos with no overdrive and very little sustain, and the resulting clear, "brittle" notes gave him his nickname "the Iceman".
He plays a number of excellent solos here, particularly on "Give Me My Blues" and "Blue Monday Hangover", and his vocals are strong and confident.

Not all of these songs are strong enough to make "Frostbite" a five-star album, but most of what is here is very good or even great, making this a fine addition to anyone's Albert Collins-collection.

Brick (but not goldbricking)
The instrumental tunes really kick, and the lyrics Collins comes up with are so cold, you can feel the Hawk comin' across Lake Michigan...

Get this one from Alligator records - it's definitely worth the cost of admission, folks. You'll not find a better Telecaster player than Albert Collins. (I'd heard that his volume knob on his amp went past 10, to 11, but I didn't believe it 'til I saw him live in California - I couldn't verify that it wasn't simply painted on, but it sure did sound like he was blowing that speaker past its limits to the coldest sound I'd ever heard.)

May your music live on through future generations of blues aficionados, Albert.

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My Greatest Pleasures
First of all,I think of B-O-B-B-Y as my Bobby, because I'm cool like that!(smile).On a more serious note,he's my all-time favorite blues personality.The man is just suave and oh! so smooth...Yes he is. From the very first time I heard his music, he's been an idle of mine. I grew up in a household of listening to the blues as a child.(and everyone should)I'm an adult now,mind you! But,just to hear the crackling in his voice gives me goose bumps.(no doubt)Bobby Baby,keep on doing what you do(BEST).Sing it Bobby~ I'll always wish you well~~~ You Charmer You............

A Great Introduction!
Bobby Blue Bland is one of the Baddest Blues Singer's ever.when you hear his voice you know it's coming with Power&Soul.some great Classic's here.this is a Great Introduction to one of The Baddest Vocalist's.check out his stuff with B.B.King. ... Read more

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Gatemouth Brown has come full circle. The Texan launched his recording career back in 1947 with a big band behind him; more recently, first with 1997's Gate Swings album and now this follow-up effort, he's again achieving transcendence alongside a large ensemble. Brown remains a marvelous guitar picker, adding poignant commentary to the broken love plaint "Guitar in My Hand" (his update of a tune from 1947). He reacts to the horn and rhythm sections with taut, witty, jazz-inflected responses on swinging treatments of Duke Ellington's "I'm Beginning to See the Light" and the Kansas City blues-jazz anthem "Jumpin' the Blues." Oh yes, Brown has tremendous command of guitar textures--declarative, subdued, greasy, sensual, prickly, and more. He's an expert fiddler too--note "Rock My Blues Away." And he shows considerable individuality and wisdom as a singer, waxing plaintive on Percy Mayfield's "Strange Things Happen" and assuming a devilishly matter-of-fact attitude for his Lone Star State shuffle "Without Me Baby," where singer Kaye Doran adds to the fun. In all, "American Music, Texas Style" (also Brown's favorite description of the music he plays; don't ever call it "blues"!) is yet another triumph for the cantankerous bandleader. --Frank-John Hadley ... Read more

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a must have
Wow. Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown should be an american treasure. Blues guitarist, fiddle player, jazz musician, big band leader, delta vocalist; he does it all. And this is a great place to start exploring an american icon (or should be). He fuses big band swing with jazz and blues with a hint of Texan country music. I don't know how to categorize it other that great. If you can find his previous cd 'Gate swings' get it as well. And I am now waiting on my recently ordered 'Back to Bogalusa' to arrive to continue the journey of muscial appreciation of a great american musician.

Fantastic!
I am a blues lover...but this is something special. Gatemouth Brown is able to fuse blues and jazz and swing into something special. If you like original music of any kind this is must!

Saw him live, had to get the CD!
I first heard of "Gatemouth" Brown when I saw him live at the Kansas City Jazz & Blues Festival in August 2000. He was playing on the 'heritage' (read older folks) stage, along with other luminaries such as Myra Taylor and Claude "Fiddler" Williams.

Even into his seventies, he is a great live performer, and a lifetime of practising 'working the crowd' showed through strongly. He did one of the best jazz violin solos I have heard too, as well as great guitar work.

This album covers a range of his work and shows his command of a variety of instruments. For those who like to 'spice up' their jazz, it is strongly recommended.

The Blues meet Swing
Bought it on a whim, and am happy I did. This collection ranges from rootsy blues to swing and jazz. It works on all levels, bringing the three styles together in a tight package that sets you smiling. It's different, and it's good. ... Read more

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Anson Funderburgh, Rockets: Thru The Years: A Retrospective
A girl I once dated who first saw Anson at the King Biscuit Blues festival in Helena Arkansas used the words "Master of the Stratocaster" todescribe Anson Funderburgh. I of course thought, "Come on, Master,what about Eric C. and SRV", but once I saw him play, I knew what shewas talking about. He really combines the 50's sound with a classic bluessound. And he is only half of it. Lead singer Sam Myers is a huge black guywith Coke bottle lenses for glasses. He looks like he is in his 80's andmoves real slow, but it all makes a good show. When Sam puts an oldfashioned microphone up to his mouth with his harmonica, he defines theword feel when it comes to blowing the harp. I myself am a Bass Player, andpull this CD out every time I need to practice my up-right Double Bass. Iknow I am in for a good work. It is a great CD to play at parties too.Everyone always wants to know who it is. I highly recommend this CD.

Blues for a summer night!
Funderburgh's laconic, lyrical guitar, Myers' smooth vocals and blues harp breaks with background tinkling piano and ensemble all working together, make for great, summer evening on the porch, listening. This record and themore recent "Change in my pocket" chart Funderburgh's bands overthe years and provide good value. ... Read more

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Alright indeed
From the superb opening track ('Frosty') to the closing tempo of 'GateWalks to Board' this album is bursting with bold, brassy and happy blues,just as you'd expect from this blues giant. His superb violin rips through'Baby Take it Easy', helped along by a fantastically tight horn section.More fine horn work opens the second track, 'Strollin' with Bones', joinedby a lyrical guitar lick. The tempo hardly lets up for the rest of thetracks either. Watch out for the bubbly piano riffs from Larry Sieberthscattered throughout too.

If you're a fan of big, swinging blues, thisis one not to miss! ... Read more

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A Shining Addition to Any Collection
The consolidation of record companies is generally bad, but this 3-CD box set was only possible because MCA acquired the rights to some outstanding early "race" record labels (Vocalion, Decca) and classy early R&B (e.g. Chess). The result is an intelligent, sequenced collection that is much more than a jarring, random assortment of songs by blues masters. Starting with the Delta blues, the mix seems subtly slanted in favor of bawdy, roadhouse-style blues performances--why it's the devil's music and you can't stay away from it. Whether it's Peetie Wheatstraw, Louis Jordan, John Lee Hooker or Etta James, these performances will seduce you. Good quality sound throughout (even the old stuff), with a handsome booklet.

An excellent blues collection
I own tons of blues CD's and records but I find myself going back to this collection over and over again. The songs represent some of the strongest recordings by the masters of the blues. Whether your interest is delta blues, piano blues, jump blues, Chicago blues or smooth urban blues; you'll find plenty to peak your ear. If you're lucky as I was, you'll find some unfamiliar and great artists to lead you down new musical roads. Some of my personal favorites are: That's No Way to Get Along - Robert Wilkins, What's the Matter with the Mill? - Kansas Joe McCoy, Floating Bridge - Sleepy John Estes, Mother Earth - Memphis Slim, It Serves You Right to Suffer - John Lee Hooker- just to name a few. Since I've got a 1,000 word limit in this review it prevents me from listing every great track on the collection and all the reasons you should purchase it. Suffice to say, buy it now and you won't be sorry!

Best Collection of Classic Blues!
I have purchased a lot of Blues recordings recently, but for a single purchase, this collection would be the best. It has the one or two most recognized songs from the most prominent Blues artists from 1927 to 1969, without the "scratches" of the old '78's!!! ... Read more

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Variety is the spice of Can You Live Without, the third album from Austin-based guitarist Guy Forsyth. This collection of 12 songs mixes some tasty straightahead blues with ventures into country-flavored ballads and even the swing-inflected "Tattle Tale," making for moments that land somewhere between peculiar and sublime. Here, the bluesiest stuff is the best: the opening track, "Calico Girl," immediately conjures images of a city street at night in its twangy guitar and bent notes, while "If I Was Sick" has some great slide work and the upbeat "Faith" is a rollicking joyride. Then there's "New Monkey King," which from a low-key beginning somehow slides all the way to alternative rock and back, and the sensual "I Like It When She's Easy." There are some weak moments here; Forsyth isn't as good at ballads as he is at just playing the blues, and the closing track, "True Friends," is an acquired taste. Still, there's enough here to bear listening, and to leave the impression that Forsyth is a musician to watch. --Genevieve Williams ... Read more

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As good as it gets
I went to Austin in a 3,000 miles trip on the south of the US. Being a Fabulous Thunderbirds' fan, I thought that a visit to Antone's was well worth. The night I did it Guy Forsyth was playing; I had never heard of him before.

I think I will always remember the moment they opened the show: it was so powerful I was shocked. Then it went on; it was so good that my shock just went deeper. Later, when I bought both the "Needle Gun" and the "High Temperature" CD's, I gladly realized that there was the song that amazed me: "Don't turn me in". It looks powerful on the CD, but it gets much stronger live. The rest is just as good as this, and even better.

I have been a no. 1 fan of Guy Forsyth ever since, and I was looking forward for the next release of his. As soon as it got out, I bought it, and I have to say that once again the money was well spent. This record is not straight powerful blues; it is more folkier and traditional blues-y, but it displays the commitment of Guy Forsyth to do good music no matter what the style is.

Check it out; you will not be disappointed.

New Guy Forsyth Album
GUY FORSYTH COMES OUT OF THE ASYLUM WITH THIRD ALBUM; 'CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT' BRINGS OUT DIVERSE INFLUENCES

AUSTIN, Texas (March 3, 1999) - After staking out a musical career that has ranged from warped blues to acoustic '20s pop music, Guy Forsyth returns with a long-awaited third album - 'Can You Live Without' (Antone's Records), due out on March 16 - solidifying his place as a performer and songwriter with a "calico of influences," both musical and literary.

Leaving Austin's famed microphone-free Asylum Street Spankers ("I had to choose one band or another or it wasn't fair to either," he says), Forsyth entered the studio with producer Dave McNair (Jimmie Vaughan, Kacey Crowley) and his longtime band (consisting of Gil T, George Rarey and Mambo) and a few comrades (Mark Addison of the Borrowers, Michael Ramos from Charlie Sexton's band and Chris Searles, who's played with Abra Moore), armed with a pallette of new songs. Of the new tunes, all are original except for one by Delta bluesman Son House ("Don't You Mind People Grinning In Your Face.")

What emerged from Forsyth's fertile imagination is a suite of songs that evoke blues, gospel, back alley serenades, embedded folk melodies, antique popular soundtracks of another era, honky tonk calypso and more - without being slavishly imitative of any pre-existing style.

"Everything that came before this was about establishing my foundation and learning about music," Forsyth says, "but this record is a more personal statement. Everything prior to this has been about the tools. This album is about using them."

The cover of 'Can You Live Without' takes the form of an illustration that harkens back to Forsyth's days of role-playing in various Renaissance Faires. "It's an Old World Guy with a sword in one hand and a burning bouquet of roses in the other," he says. "The anachronistic style underscores the importance of tradition. The symbols of the flower, sword and fire ask, 'Can you live without?' It's control vs. surrender, yin vs. yang."

Able to tour nationally on the critical acclaim of his prior Antone's disc, 'Needlegun,' and a prior album on the Munich label, Forsyth says, "A lot of people have been waiting for this album for a long time. It was a long road to get it here, and I like what it is. Whether it does well or not, it's the thing I needed to make."

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awesome music!
"Can You Live Without" is one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard. I have wonderful memories of camping in a redwood forrest, close to a lake and near a fire, and hearing this song for the very first time. The entire CD is worth the price for this one song alone.

I love this CD!!
He's amazing. He's such a great song writer. I just love his music...this is my favorite CD!! Not only is he talented he's really cute too!! Come to Austin and see him. Every show is just awesome!

He's the best!
Why this guy is not the best-selling blues musician in the country is beyond me and indicts those who control the music industry. I am constantly amazed at his abilities. On top of that, he is a good man. Buy this, or any other of his latest releases and you are sure to enjoy. ... Read more

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Somewhat uneven, but still worth owning
I somewhat sheepishly admit that I skip over certain songs on this CD when they come up, because they just don't hold my interest, but others, including of course the two hit songs "Wrap It Up" and "Tuff Enuff," make up for a couple of misses.

I've heard that the real forte' of the T-birds was their live performances, and I'm inclined to believe that, because I know of so many bands who absolutely brought down the house in person, but only rarely captured the same excitement in the recording studio.

If you're a big fan, you might wanna check out Sam & Dave's original version of "Wrap It Up", and you'll see that the FT's borrowed quite a bit from them. Of course, if you're gonna borrow from somebody, Sam & Dave are a great choice for source material. But that's another review...

Not bad for a small time blues band...
The Fabulous Thunderbirds are far from the blues band status of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, but nevertheless "Wrap it Up" is a pretty fair record, with a pop-blues sound that is rare to hear these days. Worth a look if you like old time rythem and blues. ... Read more

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I liked it from the get go.
I'd never listened to W.C. Clark before, but was intrigued by a local newspaper review of this one. I bought it and loved it right off the bat. It is essentially up and has a great beat, but my favorite cut is the melancholy "Someday." This CD is not strictly blues, but has a definite rock and roll flavor to it. Those of you familiar with Stevie Ray Vaughn might note some similar sounds here since Clark was one of Stevie Ray's influences. A bit more mellow though. ... Read more

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Well-chosen overview of King's later years
Freddy/Freddie King's recordings for Shelter Records were amply documented on the 1995 double-CD King of the Blues, which had everything from all three of his Shelter albums. But since the output from King's Shelter years were rather inferior when compared to his earlier material, that is just too much for all but the most ardent fans.

Rhino's "Hide Away: The Best Of Freddy King" remains the best King compilation, spanning his entire career, and including a couple of the best songs from this CD as well. But if you want to dig a little deeper, "The Best Of The Shelter Years" provides a well-chosen 18 songs from the latter part of King's career.

The fact that King hasn't penned a single one of these song himself means that there are a number of rather unnecessary covers here, like "I'm Ready", "Five Long Years" and a "Walking By Myself" which is quite nice, but also inferior to Jimmy Rogers' original.
But there is some good stuff here as well; plenty of great guitar playing, and uniformly strong vocal performances by King.
The highlights include the rip-roaring "Going Down" and the funky "Palace Of The King" (both of which can be found on the Rhino compilation), as well as "I'd Rather Be Blind", the excellent blues-rock shuffle "Living On The Highway", and a muscular re-worked "Lowdown In Lodi", based on John Fogerty's "Lodi".

Unfortunately those are also the only really memorable songs here...the rest may provide a nice listen for as long as it lasts, but they don't stay with you once the CD has stopped spinning.

A good but ultimately inessential compilation.

As Advertised!
Yes, as another reviewer mentions, I also prefer the older Freddy King stuff... BUT, I could not live without 'Goin'Down', and _this_ cd is the best place to have it on. These truly are the best Freddy tracks from the Shelter period,( the tracks that I skipped over before are gone now), and the new mix is noticeably better. To complete the rehab, the pamphlet notes,(by Bill Dahl, who also compiled the set), are more complete and worthwhile than anything on the originals.

Impacting Blues
I got this album simply because there was a quote from Eric Clapton on the cover saying that Freddie King was an essential influence on his guitar style. As noted in other reviews, this is quite apparent. The CD offers some great songs and passionate blues and is highly recommended for those interested in quality blues. My favorites are "Woman Across the River," "Going Down," and "Palace of the King" (since I was born in Dallas myself!!) This is a great album, don't overlook it!

Best of the Shelter Years is exactly that
This is a hard CD to review. On the one hand, if this was all I knew of Freddie King, I'd say it was very good. On the other hand, if you know of his recordings for King/Federal, this definitely pales in comparison.

The songs are largely covers, which is strange as King showed himself, in his earlier recordings, capable of writing blues classics all on his own. Some kind of hilarious cover-tune nadir is reached when they take John Fogerty's country tune, "Lodi," and turn it into a fast shuffle. Freddie insists on singing, "Stuck in Lowdown again," instead of Lodi, thus accounting for the song title "Lowdown in Lodi."

Another minus: the instrumentation and recording reeks of the 1970s; no reverb, flat drum sounds and (shudder) strings a' la' B.B. King's "The Thrill is Gone" on some songs. Leon Russell made sure his keyboards were right up there in the mix, too; not so much that they overwhelm Freddie King's guitar and vocals, but he's definitely trying to prove he's there.

Another drawback is the 70's funk touches on some tunes, which make it sound like Freddie's trying to encroach on Albert King's 70's territory. The problem is that the musicians here aren't terribly funky. Albert had Stax's house band when he went toward the funky blues, where Freddie here has to contend with guys who sound like they would be more at home on a J.J. Cale record.

Overall it's really shocking how much this resembles an Eric Clapton record from the 1970s. If you were to find someone who had never heard of Freddie King, and play this album and any one of Clapton's mid-70's albums back to back, they might be forgiven for thinking it was all the same guy.

But...Freddie King performs magnificently. His vocals are in top form and his guitar playing is stellar. I feel like a curmudgeon for even pointing out the flaws in this, simply because none of the blame for the flaws lands on Freddie. He does what he does best, which is sing and play guitar like an angel.

So, let's sum up: this is not as vital or as essential as Freddie King's recordings for King/Federal records, not by a long shot. But if you prefer your blues on the rock & roll side, are fond of mid-70's Eric Clapton, or are curious to hear how Freddie King evolved/devolved (according to your opinion) during his Shelter Records period, this would be a good choice, because it would be a lot easier to get through this than the original three albums that this is drawn from.

This may well be the best of the Shelter Records years, but don't confuse it for the best of Freddie King. That title goes to CD's like "Let's Hide Away And Dance Away," and "Freddie King Sings," both of which you should get before you invest in this.

But, again, Freddie King is in top form vocally and instrumentally here, so it's a very hard call. Anyone who is a Freddie King fan, but hesitates to invest in his flawed later work would probably find this CD to be all they would need of his music from the 70's. And those who fell in love with Freddie during his nonstop tours with rock stars in the 1970s will dig this deeply. I would still recommend the King/Federal work over this, but "The Best Of The Shelter Years" still has its strong points.

Freddie King Lives Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I recently got this album for Christmas. Having listen extensively to these recordings of Freddie King, I was extremely pleased to find that these recordings had been mixed again digitally by The Right Stuff or by Leon Russell. I thought I was back in Texas listening to Freddie King in Austin in 1974 or 1975. This is a superb recording!!!! Listen to Freddie playing acoustic on Jimmy Rogers "Walking by Myself" and you know he had a deep love for his Chicago friends. You can really hear the instruments clearly and upfront. Freddie justs roars through these songs on this particular CD. I'm just sorry I never got to see him live!!!!!

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GOOD GOOD GOOD
I was given this album by the artist himself a few years ago. I had to have it on cd to listen to it whenever I wanted.It is one of the best around.I put it in the same category as B B King & Bobby Bland music.He has a style of His own. Once you listen to it, you will be hooked. ... Read more

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Consistently underrated
This is one of my favorite T-birds albums. Robillard's funky rhythms on "Born to Love You" cannot be beat with a 20lb. stick. I love listening to this one at full volume while cruising in my car.

"Twist of the Knife" is a blues-rockin' sensation that never fails to make my blood boil. "Paralyzed" is a basic straightforward rock-n-roll tune, but very catchy. "Feelin' Good" borrows from a couple of influences, but the John Lee Hooker in it reaches out and grabs you by the unmentionables! If you can resist the urge to dance when this song is playing, then there's just something MAJOR wrong with you!

Not every song on the album is equally strong, but every time I hear this album, I like it even more. Even "Work Together" which initially seemed trite to me has grown on me and become a very fun song to listen to...kind of an audience participation groove.

If you like the true T-birds, with their blues roots exposed for all to hear, then this album is for you. If you only liked their MTV hit videos, then you probably don't have enough soul to appreciate this one and you should head back to top-40 land. ... Read more