Natural Blues is a Cure for the Blues
Gregory Tutunjian | Newton, MA USA | 12/24/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"While Moby sampled a few of these songs for his very successful
release 'Play', this compilation stands on its own as a fabulous
introduction to many well known and "should be well known"
blues artists. The liner notes discuss each performer and the
context for their recording. I found this CD in the Miscellaneous Blues section of a local
(Boston, Massachusetts) music store, but it's far
from "miscellaneous".You will find strong performances by Bessie Smith, Vera Hall,
Little Milton, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Louis Jordan, Etta
James, and more. Listening to Etta James "I'd Rather Go Blind"
forced me to learn how to set "Repeat" on my boom box. John Lee
Hooker's "I'm In The Mood" is a strong and welcome selection
from his vast catalog. It's not one of his (usually featured)
signature songs, and you need to hear it. The sound on this CD is very clear and full, even when played through my less expensive boom box.Play it loud and often.Greg"