Hooker 'n' Heat - John Lee Hooker & Canned Heat

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: Every song is great.
Disadvantages: Not much really.

...find myself listenig to a few of them over and over. The first of these would be so quiet in here. this is a great mellow song that just flows all the way through. There is also some classic van whispers at the end fade out. Another song i find myself putting on repeat is 'Days before rock n roll'. This song has some strange poetic lyrics sort of spoken by a guy called Paul Durcan very well complimented by Vans vocals on the chorus. This song is up beat and but still quite mellow with a lot of name dropping of people such as John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and loads more as well as all the old radio stations. This song is very much about Vans childhood, spent listenening to the radio and the new songs from over the seas....magic!! If you are looking for some classic Van the man, a cd packed full of easy listening tunes that will suit almost... Read review

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Advantages: EXCELLENT ALBUM
Disadvantages: NONE

...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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