Seminal sounds from
Elmore James – a classic album that brings together material recorded in California, New Orleans, and Chicago – all with an amazing focus on
Elmore's stunning talents on electric guitar! The music here mixes sides that have tight band backing with some smaller combo work – but throughout,
James is the king – playing with a bold sense of tone, and singing with a voice to match – in a style that helped completely redefine the sound of blues music during these key electric years.
Elmore is sublime throughout – and titles include "Dark & Dreary", "Dust My Blues", "Sunnyland", "Standing At The Crossroads", "Happy Home", "Blues Before Sunrise", "I Was A Fool", and "Mean & Evil". Includes 2 bonus tracks, too – "Wild About You Baby" and "Hand In Hand".
(Beautiful Japanese pressing – much nicer vinyl than the original, and it includes 2 bonus tracks!)