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ponedjeljak, 02.12.2013.

Taj Mahal - Recycling The Blues & Other Related Stuff

Styles: Modern Acoustic Blues, Contemporary Blues
Released: 1972/1991
Label: Mobile Fidelity/Columbia
File: mp3@320K/s
Size: 103.7 MB
Time: 46:28
Art: front + back

1. Conch Introduction - 1:10
2. Kalimba - 2:25
3. Bound To Love Me Some - 5:15
4. Ricochet - 4:17
5. A Free Song (Rise Up Children Shake The Devil Out Of Your Soul) - 4:11
6. Corinna - 2:56
7. Conch Close - 0:38
8. M'Banjo - 4:38
9. Cakewalk Into Town - 2:35
10. Sweet Home Chicago - 6:49
11. Texas Woman Blues - 2:57
12. Gitano Negro - 8:33

Personnel:
Taj Mahal - Banjo, Guitar, Harmonica, Guitar (Steel), Vocals, Kalimba, Handclapping, Producer, Conch, Bass (Upright)
Howard Johnson - Tuba, Handclapping
The Pointer Sisters - Vocals (bckgr)

Notes: "Recycling the Blues and Other Related Stuff" is most likely Taj's best album and definitely his best album side. At a time that blues meant listening to a wailing electric guitar, Taj swam against the current, and produced an awesome minimalist format. The first cut, "Cakewalk into Town" is adorned with Howard Johnson's tuba and some handclaps. Nobody but Taj could have pulled that off. You see great guitarists like Mark Knopfler use steel guitars as album cover ornaments, and Johnny Winter even cut a song with one, but Taj really knows what to do with one. In fact, whether it's an upright bass, banjo, or whatever, he will get incredible sounds out of it. Brian Jones move over. The album's version of "Sweet Home Chicago" is a simply definitive version, dare I say it, blowing away the track we have of Robert Johnson. Why this song and this version of this song isn't Chicago's theme song instead of The Chairman's is pretty obvious. The Pointer Sisters' background vocals are perfect. Ditto on "Texas Woman Blues," but the striking aspect of this song is the listener's recognition of how Taj has changed the texture of his voice from an edgy gravelly sound in the previous songs to a rich warm baritone. Anyone that picked up on the cd issue of "The Real Thing" will notice this quality throughout that album. And of course, on both albums, Taj shows us he can whistle better than anyone else. He is just so musically talented, especially during this period of his career, as to be disgusting. What is truly disgusting is that this cd is out of print and wasn't reissued with the reissues of his other early albums. The only cd version from 1991 fetches incredible prices. I guess I should be grateful for the issue of "The Real Thing," as it commemorates an incredible tuba breakdown that will have you running to the audio store to buy a subwoofer (rationalizing the expense as a partial savings on laxatives). And "Natural Blues" has that banjo mini-solo (or whatever you want to call it) in the middle of "Corinna." But I want more. I implore the record industry gods to hear my plea and produce a quality remastered cd version of "Recycling the Blues and Other Related Stuff." ~ Leo H. Stakemiller

Recycling The Blues & Other Related Stuff



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Posted by muddy

Oznake: Taj Mahal, Modern Acoustic Blues, Contemporary Blues
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nedjelja, 01.12.2013.

Taj Mahal - An Evening of Acoustic Music

Styles: Electric Country Blues, Contemporary Blues, Acoustic Blues
Recorded: 1994
Released: 1997
Label: Ruf
File: mp3@320K/s
Size: 161 MB
Time: 70:26
Art: front + back

1. Stagger Lee - 3:50
2. Dust My Broom - 5:08
3. Take This Hammer - 3:58
4. Blues With A Feeling - 5:04
5. Big Legged Mamas Are Back In Style Again - 4:31
6. Crossing - 4:58
7. Come On In My Kitchen - 6:25
8. Candy Man - 4:18
9. Satisfied 'N' Tickled Too - 6:58
10. Sittin' On Top Of The World - 4:22
11. Cake Walk Into Town - 2:35
12. Ain't Gwine To Whistle Dixie Anymo' - 4:00
13. Big Kneed Gal - 5:47
14. Texas Woman Blues - 3:36
15. Tom & Sally Drake - 4:49

Personnel:
Taj Mahal - Guitar (Electric and Acoustic), Vocals, Piano, Banjo
Howard Johnson - Tuba (11, 13, 14, 15), Penny Whistle (12)

Notes: If you've ever caught Taj live solo, this recording, cut during an appearance in Germany, is what you've been waiting for. His sublime performances of "Satisfied and Tickled Too" and "Candy Man" are out of this world. While the inclusion of tuba on a few tracks does prove somewhat annoying, for the most part this is an excellent example of what makes Taj a treasure.

An Evening of Acoustic Music



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• Steve James - Art and Grit •


Posted by muddy

Oznake: Taj Mahal, Country Blues, Contemporary Blues, Acoustic Blues
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subota, 19.10.2013.

Maria Muldaur - Sweet Lovin' Ol' Soul

Styles: Acoustic Blues, Folk-Blues, Piano Jazz, Jug Band
Released: 2005
Label: Stony Plain
File: mp3@320K/s
Size: 104.0 MB
Time: 45:42
Art: front + back

1. I Am Sailin' - 3:43
2. Long As I Can See You Smile - 2:46
3. Sweet Lovin Ol' Soul - 4:19
4. Ain't What You Used To Have - 6:00
5. Lookin' The World Over - 2:47
6. Empty Bed Blues - 6:22
7. Tricks Ain't Walkin' - 4:33
8. Crazy Cryin' Blues - 3:05
9. She Put Me Outdoors - 3:03
10. Decent Woman Blues - 3:59
11. I'm Goin' Back - 2:25
12. Take A Stand - 2:35

Personnel:
Maria Muldaur - vocals
Taj Mahal - vocals, guitar, banjo (3,4,12)
Alvin 'Youngblood' Hart - vocals, guitar (9)
Tracy Lee Nelson - vocals (11)
Steve James - guitar, mandolin (1,2,5,7,8)
Del Rey - guitar (1,2,5,7,8)
Steve Freund - guitar (10)
Suzy Thompson - fiddle (3)
Dave Mathews - piano (6)
Pinetop Perkins - piano (10)
Paul Revelli - drums
Roly Salley - bass (2)
Fritz Richmond - jug (3)
Kevin Porter - trombone(6)


Notes: This superior release finds Maria Muldaur returning to her roots and paying special tribute to Memphis Minnie. Assisted by such notables as singer-guitarist Taj Mahal and guitarist Del Rey, Muldaur really excels on the vintage material and in this acoustic setting. Rather than sounding like a revivalist, her sensitive and witty vocals show a real understanding for the music and make her sound like a veteran of the era even though she is about 50 years too young! For listeners who might find it difficult to get into early blues due to the primitive recording quality, Maria Muldaur's Sweet Lovin' Ol' Soul will serve as the perfect transition. This is one of her finest recordings overall. ~ Scott Yanow

Sweet Lovin' Ol' Soul



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Posted by muddy

Oznake: Acoustic Blues, Del Rey, Folk-Blues, Jug Band, Maria Muldaur, Steve James, Taj Mahal
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