Mississippi John Hurt - Avalon Blues 1963

Artist:

Hurt, Mississippi John

UPC:

011661108127

See Also:

Patton, Charley Guthrie, Woody

Description:

After a 35-year absence, Mississippi John Hurt made a return to recording with Folksongs & Blues, and his gentle, easygoing style of country blues hadn`t changed a bit in the intervening years. Hurt croons, and even occasionally whispers, the lyrics, accompanied by the lazy strum of an acoustic guitar and a few touches of harmonica. He makes the insults in "Salty Dog" actually sound more disappointed than angry, and "Joe Turner Blues" sounds extraordinarily soothing for a song containing the line "He`s the man I hate." Hurt is adept at composing lovely melodies (such as "Candy Man Blues") and his gentle, subtle performances do them justice. Still, as laid-back as it can be, it never becomes boring or insubstantial, primarily because the scarred pain in Hurt`s voice, as well as the sometimes-dark lyrics, give these songs more weight than is easily apparent. Folksongs & Blues is a great introduction to Mississippi John Hurt`s talents, and is a must-have for anyone interested in country blues. ~ Victor W. Valdivia

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Avalon Blues
2. Richland Woman Blues
3. Spike Driver Blues
4. Salty Dog
5. Cow Hooking Blues
6. Spanish Fandango
7. Casey Jones
8. Louis Collins
9. Candy Man Blues
10. My Creole Belle
11. Liza Jane (God`s Unchanging Hand)
12. Joe Turner Blues

Album Information

Release Date:

11/12/1991

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Blues

Subgenre:

Delta

Label:

Rounder Select

Catalog Number:

611 081

Original Release Year:

1963

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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