Boom Boom - John Lee Hooker

Advantages: BRILLIANT
Disadvantages: NONE

...‘Boom Boom Boom Boom’, how many people out there remember that one? John Lee Hooker is a pure blues artist, he’s been one of the greats since 1948. Yes… dating back to World War II. He comes from Mississippi, so I don’t think I have to explain any more of that… the hometown of Jazz, R&B and soul greats. His voice is deep and husky, and his toe tapping jazz tunes sure make you feel like you should be sitting on a veranda in Tennessee somewhere. (Wearing those denim overalls, with a cask of whiskey… not a glass). This is a great album for the serious Rhythm & Blues listener, even if you’re not a fan or a bit of the uneducated side when it comes to music.. have a listen… this is how music began! Tracks on the best of album include: Boom Boom Rouble Blues Crawlin' Kingsnake... Read review

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Advantages: Hearing what then were the guitar legends of the future
Disadvantages: None

...The band to start all bands...This album contains the best from the Yardbirds throughout time including tracks with Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck when they were with the band. The songs which stand out are ultimately FOR YOUR LOVE, HEART FULL OF SOUL, EVIL HEARTED YOU, SHAPES OF THINGS, THE TRAIN KEPT A-ROLLIN', AIN'T GOT YOU AND SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING but loads more are included on this double album set. Many bands have been influenced by this British Premier R&B rock band yet they covered their fair share of great artists themselves. Blues legend tracks - John Lee Hooker's BOOM BOOM and Jimmy Reed's BABY WHATS WRONG are also included. This is a great way to hear what ultimately is the best of the Yardbirds.... Read review

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Advantages: Great dance tracks, features their first 4 hit singles
Disadvantages: None!

...I used to LOVE 2 Unlimited, I thought they were the best band ever! I still think their music is excellent, especially ace songs like "The Real Thing" and "Faces". This first album from The Vengaboys is not dissimilar to 2 Unlimited's music. It features their first 4 hit singles, 2 of which were number ones, they were (the number ones I'll say first), "Boom Boom Boom Boom", "We're Going To Ibiza", "We Like To Party (The Vengabus)" ahnd "Up + Down". The album features lots of great trance tracks such as "Superfly Slick Dick" and "24 Hours", and is quite different to their second album "The Platinum Album", as their second album features mainly "cheesy" pop tracks such as "Sha La La" and "Uncle John From Jamaica" but is still a great album.... Read review

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