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Blues Breakers

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by: John Mayall, Eric Clapton

Release Date December 15, 2000
I was going to mention Clapton's christening of the Les Paul, Marshall setup, but others have beaten me to it. I liken it's impact to what happened to harp playing when Little Walter and other's deciding to blow through the PA or an early guitar amp. They REDEFINED the sound of the instrument.

So all I'll add is the rhetorical question...can you imagine being a teenage Brit, having been reared on the sounds of the Beatles, Jerry and the Pacemakers, or even the Dave Clark Five, wandering into a London club because someone had recommended the Bluesbreakers, and hearing THIS STUFF? Probably as epiphanic as being a white guy in mid 50's Chicago and having the nerve to wander into the Dew Drop Inn and hearing Muddy, Wolf, or later, ... Read More:

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461 Ocean Boulevard

CD-Charts > Music > 60s Blues Boom
by: Eric Clapton

Release Date March 17, 1997
This is a wonderful album. It marked Clapton's sobriety following his heroin usage, and has a theme of redemption and rebirth running through it. Also, there's a strong taste of someone who has turned himself inside and out.

In places, this is passionate, elsewhere playful, and in many places you can hear a man asking himself what he has left. Fantastic stuff, strongly recommended.

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Electric Ladyland

CD-Charts > Music > 60s Blues Boom
by: Jimi Hendrix Experience

Release Date July 26, 1999
he is amazing this album is one of the best ever!! its fantastic in my opinion he is the best ever guitarist ever!! and this album i love it phycadelic 60s rock buy it you wont regret it!!

CD-Charts Position 4
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Eric Clapton Unplugged

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by: Eric Clapton

Release Date August 31, 1992
Despite the usual struggle for Blues at populist award ceremonies this album picked up 2 Grammys when it was first released in 1992. And after listening to it, frankly that is no surprise.

You don't even have to be a Blues fan to enjoy this sensational album. It is a must have for everyone. Clapton manages to combine good vocals, excellent guitar playing, raw passion and, not to mention, catchy tunes all into one album.

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Slowhand

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by: Eric Clapton

Release Date March 17, 1997
I have a few of Eric Clapton's albums plus a few he's recorded in other bands and 'Slowhand' typifies how frustrating he is. Rightly regarded as one of the greatest rock guitarists, he never seems to produce an album about which you can say, 'That's the one.' Instead, what you get are a handful of brilliant gems and an equal measure of forgettable, if competent, workouts.
The three heavyweight tracks appear at the front of the album. 'Cocaine' has never been one of my favourite songs, but he does deliver it with impressive force. 'Wonderful Tonight' worked its way into the public consciousness over many years and is the kind of tender song that's difficult to pull off without sounding watery. 'Lay Down Sally' deserves more recognition, in my opinion. The playing on this is one ... Read More:

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The Very Best of Canned Heat

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by: Canned Heat

Release Date May 15, 2000
Nothing special or exciting here, a run of the mill three star album. Even the better tracks seem a bit jaded with time. Great blues from the band that toured this stuff in the late sixties and I remember them well from a free festival in Hyde Park with Eric Burdon & John Sebastian.

The Blind Owl was a pivotal figure in this band and they never really got it together after his death somehow. His counterpoint was strangely essential. That said, Larry Taylor was arguably one of the best bass players of that time, I'd never seen or heard fretless bass before. A fair enough compilation but no unheard gems or standout tracks here. It'll get played but maybe not too often.

CD-Charts Position 7
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The Very Best of Canned Heat

CD-Charts > Music > 60s Blues Boom
by: Canned Heat

Release Date May 23, 2005
Nothing special or exciting here, a run of the mill three star album. Even the better tracks seem a bit jaded with time. Great blues from the band that toured this stuff in the late sixties and I remember them well from a free festival in Hyde Park with Eric Burdon & John Sebastian.

The Blind Owl was a pivotal figure in this band and they never really got it together after his death somehow. His counterpoint was strangely essential. That said, Larry Taylor was arguably one of the best bass players of that time, I'd never seen or heard fretless bass before. A fair enough compilation but no unheard gems or standout tracks here. It'll get played but maybe not too often.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Are You Experienced

CD-Charts > Music > 60s Blues Boom
by: Jimi Hendrix Experience

Release Date July 26, 1999

The other evening, I listened to this CD and, as the music flew out of the speakers, I felt that the sound quality of the first track ("Foxey Lady") was definitely not... right. Similar problems appeared on other - though not all - of the tracks.

Now, do not get me wrong. As a fan of older musical styles, I can immerse myself in the music extracted from the oft-damaged grooves of vintage 78 rpm pressed before 1930.

Consequently, I am still both moved and amazed at Hendrix' genius on this monumental recording, which I originally bought in 1967. What bugs me is that it should sound so much better... and that it does not. Moreover, I have read lots of professional and fan reviews of this CD. I agree wholeheartedly with most of the praise afforded to its intrinsic artistic ... Read More:

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Irish Tour 1974

CD-Charts > Music > 60s Blues Boom
by: Rory Gallagher

Release Date August 31, 1998
I was very fortunate to have seen Rory live during his heyday and (as another reviewer has stated) I often felt he was far better live than in the studio and this album demonstrates that brilliance.

This album is worth the price for the brilliant "Walk on hot coals" alone, great song and what a fantastic guitar solo !

If you love full throttle blues, then get this album.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Blues

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by: Jimi Hendrix

Release Date July 26, 1999
HAVING NEVER OWNED A CD ON HENDRIX-ONLY REMEMBERED SEEING HIM ON TELLY BACK IN THE 70S/80S SMASHING GUITARS ON STAGE I DECIDED OUT OF INTEREST TO GIVE THIS CD A GO HAVING RECENTLY GOT INTO BLUES MUSIC WITH THE LIKES OF JOHN MAYALL,ERIC CLAPTON AND NINA SIMONE AND WOW WHAT AN ALBUM-EVERY SINGLE TRACK ON THIS ALBUM REALY DOES HOLD MY ATTENTION AND LIFT MY SPIRITS AND THIS REALY IS AN ALBUM THAT DESERVES TO BE HEARD WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE INTO THE BLUES OR NOT.
I CANT FAULT THIS ALBUM IN ANY WAY AND I WILL CERTAINLY ALMOST BE LOOKING UP OTHER HENDRIX ALBUMS IN THE FUTURE.
DONT HESITATE GO BUY IT NOW.