Don't Look Back (The Best Of The Giant Of The Blues) - John Lee Hooker

Advantages: BRILLIANT
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...‘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: Great songs
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...When John Lee Hooker listened to this album it moved him to declare “I can’t find no serious defects” high praise from the big man of blues. Blues is probably the best genre to lump Gomez in, though they are to some extent a genre spanning band, though not as many as some. Standard blues you won’t find on this album, not even Hoochie Coochie Man or anything approaching a blues standard. Alternative blues perhaps, though don’t go thinking this is Jon Spencer. It’s a laid back, mainly lo-fi approach with tracks like Tijuana Lady that just seem to float in on the breeze. Perhaps slacker blues would be the best way to describe Gomez’s unique sound; there’s certainly not many other bands with this sound, and that, along with the sheer quality of the songs, is why I like this album as much as I do.... Read review

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Advantages: EXCELLENT ALBUM
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...Everyone should remember Rickie Lee Jones for the famous songs ‘Chuck E’s in Love’, and ‘Easy Money’. She has a style that fits in with the jazzy fans of the world, her music is a melting pot of folk, jazz and rhythm and blues. Just imagine yourself sitting in a Jazz café, drinking a whiskey on the rocks in a smoke filled room and a hypnotic, laid back tune will probably be playing in the background… it’s probably Rickie Lee Jones. Her voice is addictive, it’s sweet and calming making you want to listen to her album more and more. I discovered Rickie Lee Jones about the same time I started getting into Blues, with the likes of BB King and John Lee Hooker, just two of Jazz & R&B greats. Rickie Lee Jones quite easily fits into that category. Tracks on her album include: Chuck E... Read review

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