Blues
It's always difficult to make a greatest hits package- you can't
be sure that everyone will like it. Still, this is a poorly compiled records with too many flaws flaws.
This record includes 13 tracks, but none of them is culled
from the excellent cooperation with Robert Cray and Johnny Copeland - Showdown. Moon is full should be here. Second- one of his
signature tunes Honey Hush isn't present as well. Albert himself liked it that much that he did a second version on Collins mix.
The same goes for If you love me like you say.
If you just want a sampler of Albert's Aligator label years, get
Deluxe edition. It has its flaws too, but it's way better than this one.
By P.T.
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Texas blues master Albert Collins was known for his unique Telecaster style, typified by extensive use of reverb, staccato picking, unconventional minor-key tunings, and a percussive, trebly quality. For four decades, from the 1950s on, his "cool" sound was one of the most immediately identifiable in the blues guitar pantheon, inspiring both blues and rock guitarists.
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From the opening track of this album 'Brick', Albert Collins is pushing his Fender Telecaster to the limit! His 'icy' guitar sound is still so unique and influential. No-one sounds like Albert. I think what is so great about this collection is the fact that there's, obviously blues, but also funky tracks, R'n'B and some great instrumentals including his signature track 'Frosty'. It's also a fine example of why Albert is so revered and 'up there' with Buddy Guy, BB. King and John Lee Hooker as one of the most influential electric blues guitar voices. My favourite track in this collection is 'Give My My Blues' - a real funky track with Albert singing and playing fantastic (as he does on the whole 13 tracks anyway!) This is essential stuff and if you're a real blues guitar fan, this will no doubt enlighten you and grab you're attention as Albert continues to surprise and delight you with his soulful voice and stinging Tele tone. Oh, and one more thing...Check out the track 'The Lights Are On But Nobody's Home'. It will leave you breathless!
By Mark James.
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01. Brick 4:36
02. Ego Trip 4:34
03. Lights Are On, but Nobody's Home 6:58
04. Too Tired 3:00
05. Don't Lose Your Cool 4:41
06. Give Me My Blues 4:13
07. Highway is Like a Woman 4:57
08. Frosty (live) 4:52
09. Things I Used to Do (live) 5:21
10. Tired Man (live) 5:09
11. Master Charge 5:08
12. When a Guitar Plays the Blues 5:08
13. Hooked on You 4:24
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