35th Anniversary Jam - James Cotton

Advantages: Includes great and classic Bond themes
Disadvantages: Not all that up to date

...This 30th Anniversary collection of James Bonds music celebrates the extraordinary music that's been created for the bond films for over 30 years. The music is an essential part in James Bond's success in the movie business. Since the first Bond movie in 1962, Dr No, that theme has been recognised as the main theme for James Bond and many more themes produced every since Dr No has made James Bond and movie music history. This CD includes some famous tracks as the original James Bond theme, Goldfinger, we have all the time in the world, diamonds are forever and many more. These great songs represent each Bond film up to Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997 although there has been 3 other bond films been made since then most of the classic themes have been the first 15 films so there's no need to worry. However when more Bond films get released... Read review

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Advantages: Great songs - Both upbeat and slow. Excellent harmonica playing
Disadvantages: None

...Following a purchase of a harmonica, and a "teach yourself book", I have become interested in the Blues music scene. After watching a video by a proffesional harmonica player on youtube, I was directed to blues artists such as "James Cotton", "Little Walter" and others. Because he recommended their music to enthusiastic beginners, I decided to buy James Cotton - Living the Blues. I was glad I did! This album has both soul and passion, with catchy songs which make you want to grab a harmonica and play along! There are 13 songs in total, each of which I will give my thoughts on. 1) Mississippi Freight Train - Theres no singing in this song, just pure quality harmonica playing. The classic "train" on the harmonica, it sounds great! Starts off slow, and gradually builds up to a fast beat, with the train whistling as loud as it can... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of tracks and catchy chorus's
Disadvantages: a few 80's tunes

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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful