The Top 5 Blues Albums of All Time
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Check out our list of the top 5 blues albums of all time! From Muddy Waters to John Lee Hooker, these are the essential blues albums that every music fan needs to own.
The Top 5 Blues Albums of All Time
1. “The Sun Is Shining” by Elmore James
2. “I Can’t Quit You Baby” by Willie Dixon
3. “Crossroads” by Robert Johnson
4. “Hoodoo Man Blues” by Junior Wells
5. “Born Under a Bad Sign” by Albert King
1. Robert Johnson- King of the Delta Blues
Robert Johnson was a highly influential blues singer and guitar player who is credited with creating the Delta blues sound. He only recorded 29 songs during his lifetime, but his impact on the blues genre is undeniable. Here are the top 5 Robert Johnson blues albums of all time.
Muddy Waters- Hard Again
Muddy Waters is one of the most important figures in the history of the blues. He was a master of the electric guitar and his style influenced a generation of musicians. Hard Again is one of his best albums, and it features some of his most memorable songs.
B.B. King- Live at the Regal
This album was recorded in Chicago in 1964, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest live blues albums ever made. It captures B.B. King at the height of his powers, leading his band through a set of electrifying performances of some of his most classic songs. If you’re looking for a place to start with B.B. King’s music, this is it.
Howlin’ Wolf- The Real Folk Blues
If there’s one thing that can be said about Howlin’ Wolf, it’s that the man knew how to wail. His rough and tumble voice was the perfect match for his no-nonsense brand of Chicago blues, and on The Real Folk Blues, he sounds as good as ever. Recorded over the course of several years, the album features some of Wolf’s most famous songs, including “Smokestack Lightning” and “I Ain’t Superstitious.” If you’re looking for a true blues classic, this is it.
John Lee Hooker- The Healer
The Healer is the 1989 album by American blues artist John Lee Hooker. Produced by Roy Rogers, it was released on the Chameleon label and features contributions from Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, George Thorogood, Los Lobos and Charles Brown.
A commercial success, The Healer peaked at number sixty-six on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number thirty-five on the Top Heatseekers chart. Despite its title, the album contains no new material; all of its tracks were previously recorded by Hooker and released on a variety of different albums.
