Audio CD review:
Albert King - King of the Blues Guitar

Albert King - King of the Blues Guitar

Band: Albert King Title: King of the Blues Guitar Rating: Release Date: 18 August, 1989 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Laundromat Blues 2: Overall Junction 3: Oh, Pretty Woman 4: Funk-Shun 5: Crosscut Saw 6: Down Don't Bother Me 7: Born Under A Bad Sign 8: Personal Manager 9: Kansas City 10: The Very Thought Of You 11: The Hunter 12: I Almost Lost My Mind 13: As The Years Go Passing By 14: Cold Feet 15: You Sure Druve A Hard Bargain 16: I Love Lucy 17: You're Gonna Need Me

Editoral Review Stax chief Jim Stewart had been reluctant to sign blues artists because he felt straight blues wouldn't mesh with Stax's patented Memphis soul. These 17 tunes come from King's most fertile period, his 1966-68 tenure at Memphis's Stax Records. Ironically, the fusion of King's sharp guitar wails with the dynamic rhythms of Booker T. & the MGs--the Stax house band--was what set King apart from other bluesmen. The unique blend produced classic after classic: Booker T. Jones' rolling piano propels "Laundromat Blues. " Al Jackson's drum shuffle supports "Crosscut Saw. " The driving horns of Andrew Love, Wayne Jackson, and Joe Arnold accent "Born Under a Bad Sign. " King's ripe and mellow vocals are a perfect match for the soul-drenched music while his dramatic string bends leap out. --Marc Greilsamer .. You can see a complete list of all Albert King discography, or go back to the Albert King tabs