Well recorded Blues songs/albums

scp2 · « **on:** 3 Dec 2022, 04:47 pm »

I would like to thank everyone that posts suggestions on this circle and have been introduced to so much music. I'm sorry I havent contributed much but have reaped the rewards.

Anyway...I am looking for well recorded Blues songs and albums. Not just good songs or tracks that are good blues albums...but ones that exhibit good detail and imaging. I have searched and came up with threads for other genre's...but not blues.

Thanks for any suggestions!

garyalex · « **Reply #1 on:** 3 Dec 2022, 06:52 pm »

S Clark · « **Reply #2 on:** 3 Dec 2022, 07:04 pm »

"Suitcase" by Keb Mo

WGH · « **Reply #3 on:** 3 Dec 2022, 07:35 pm »

Alone & Acoustic by Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, recorded in 1981, Paris, France.

Dieterle Tool · « **Reply #4 on:** 3 Dec 2022, 08:12 pm »

^ "Give me my leather coat women, and look in the other room and get my blue suede shoes"...

This is one of my go to's.

BTW, happy birthday J. Mayall

rooze · « **Reply #5 on:** 3 Dec 2022, 08:36 pm »

Anything by Doug Macleod

https://www.doug-macleod.com

jtcf · « **Reply #6 on:** 4 Dec 2022, 02:16 pm »

Any blues albums put out by Analogue Productions
All of the albums by Peter Green Splinter Group
Hellhound on my Trail - various artists
Hot Tuna - live at Berkley

Triode Pete · « **Reply #7 on:** 4 Dec 2022, 07:58 pm »

Classic album with great sonics!

timind · « **Reply #8 on:** 4 Dec 2022, 08:29 pm »

Listened to this the other night. I love these tribute albums, it seems as thought the artists take pains to provide excellent sound along with fantastic renditions.

Bob2 · « **Reply #9 on:** 4 Dec 2022, 08:47 pm »

Bob2 · « **Reply #10 on:** 4 Dec 2022, 08:49 pm »

scp2 · « **Reply #11 on:** 5 Dec 2022, 02:13 am »

Nice recos...I am working my way thru em. I appreciate it!

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #12 on:** 5 Dec 2022, 02:30 am »

https://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/6356

dflee · « **Reply #13 on:** 5 Dec 2022, 05:08 pm »

I use Buddy Guy's "Blues Singer" when testing equipment. Great songs and production.
Stevie Ray Vaughn "The Sky is Crying" is a staple.
Also like John Lee Hooker's "Best of Friends"

Don

mick wolfe · « **Reply #14 on:** 5 Dec 2022, 07:24 pm »

Clarence Gatemouth Brown "Real Life"......excellent live recording.

kenreau · « **Reply #15 on:** 5 Dec 2022, 07:51 pm »

For acoustic blues, at the top of my heap is Muddy Waters - Folk Singer on Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. Buddy Guy - Sweet Tea is also really good.

On the electric blues side Some of my favorites include:
Robert Lucas - Luke and the Locomotives. AudioQuest put out some really well recorded blues albums.
Eva Cassidy - Live at Blues Alley.
Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign (MFSL).
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaught - In Session
BB King - Live at the Regal (MFSL).
Terry Evans - Putting' It Down and Blues For Thought
Mighty Sam McClain also have some great titles.
Howlin' Wolf - The Real Folk Blues (MFSL)
John Lee Hooker - The Healer (MFSL)
Junior Kimbrough - All Night Long
Otis Rush - Ain't Enough Comin' In
Shelby Lynne - I am Shelby Lynne
Luther Allison - Soul Fix'n Man

Lots of great music out there

consttraveler · « **Reply #16 on:** 5 Dec 2022, 10:47 pm »

Clapton had an album out in the mid to late 90's called "Blues." Disk #2 is all recorded live and is excellent.

Jeff_From_Michigan · « **Reply #17 on:** 6 Dec 2022, 01:55 pm »

I might add that most of Buddy's recent albums sound very good. He's in a league of his own, and all I can say is that "Come Back Muddy" from the above album is just other-worldly. A must-hear for every blues fan.

rockadanny · « **Reply #18 on:** 6 Dec 2022, 03:47 pm »

Might be the best recorded blues album in my entire collection, and the music is awesome:

Trampled Under Foot, "Badlands"

twitch54 · « **Reply #19 on:** 6 Dec 2022, 04:33 pm »

Quote from: kenreau on 5 Dec 2022, 07:51 pm

For acoustic blues, at the top of my heap is Muddy Waters - Folk Singer on Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. Buddy Guy - Sweet Tea is also really good.

On the electric blues side Some of my favorites include:
Robert Lucas - Luke and the Locomotives. AudioQuest put out some really well recorded blues albums.
Eva Cassidy - Live at Blues Alley.
Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign (MFSL).
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaught - In Session
BB King - Live at the Regal (MFSL).
Terry Evans - Putting' It Down and Blues For Thought
Mighty Sam McClain also have some great titles.
Howlin' Wolf - The Real Folk Blues (MFSL)
John Lee Hooker - The Healer (MFSL)
Junior Kimbrough - All Night Long
Otis Rush - Ain't Enough Comin' In
Shelby Lynne - I am Shelby Lynne
Luther Allison - Soul Fix'n Man

Lots of great music out there

Nice selections !

and may I add .....

Little Hatch - 'Rock with me Baby'