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John Lee Hooker

The Absolutely Essential

The Absolutely Essential

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  • Released Date: 25 Apr 2011

  • Genre: Blues

Our Take

If Pitchfork magazine were to review the album JOHN LEE HOOKER The Absolutely Essential, it might sound a little something like this:

"John Lee Hooker's The Absolutely Essential is a bluesy delight, dripping with raw emotion and gritty soul. This album is like a smoky dive bar on a Friday night - a place where you can let loose and just let the music wash over you like a warm embrace.

Hooker's gravelly voice cuts through the air like a knife, slicing through all your worries and leaving you in a trance-like state. His guitar playing is nothing short of mesmerizing, weaving intricate melodies that seem to dance around your head like playful spirits.

Songs like 'Boom Boom' and 'Crawlin' King Snake' are classic Hooker tunes, oozing with swagger and attitude. You can almost picture him strutting across the stage, a cigarette dangling from his lips and a twinkle in his eye.

But it's not all about the bravado - tracks like 'I'm In The Mood' and 'I Love You Honey' show a softer, more tender side to the bluesman. Hooker's ability to switch between tough guy and hopeless romantic is truly captivating.

In a world full of manufactured pop stars and overproduced albums, John Lee Hooker's The Absolutely Essential is a refreshing reminder of what real, authentic music sounds like. So grab a drink, sit back, and let yourself get swept away by the masterful sounds of a true legend."

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Boogie Chillen
2. Who's Been Jiving You
3. Low Down Midnite Boogie
4. Landing Blues
5. Drifting from Door to Door
6. Howlin' Wolf
7. Miss Rosie Mae
8. Highway Blues
9. Whistlin' and Moanin' Blues
10. Hoogie Boogie
11. Miss Eloise
12. Don't Go Baby
13. Devil's Jump
14. I'm Gonna Kill That Woman
15. Sometime
16. Do the Boogie
17. Road Trouble
18. Wednesday Evening
19. Playing the Races
20. Huckle Up Baby


Disc: 2
1. Let Your Daddy Ride
2. Decoration Day Blues
3. Crying All Night
4. Come Back Baby
5. Turnin' Gray Blues
6. It's a Crime and a Shame
7. Just Like a Woman
8. Queen Bee
9. House Rent Boogie
10. Questionnaire Blues
11. My Daddy Was a Jockey
12. Catfish
13. Louise
14. High Priced Woman
15. Ground Hog Blues
16. Leave My Wife Alone
17. Four Women in My Life
18. Sugar Mama
19. Worried Life Blues
20. Rock House Boogie


Disc: 3
1. Time Is Marchin'
2. Baby Lee
3. Dimples
4. I'm So Excited
5. Little Wheel
6. Maudie
7. I'm in the Mood
8. Hobo Blues
9. Crawlin' Kingsnake
10. How Long Blues
11. Wobblin' Baby
12. Pea Vine Special
13. Tupelo Blues
14. I'm Prison Bound
15. I Rowed a Little Boat
16. Water Boy
17. Church Bell Tone
18. Bundle Up and Go
19. Good Mornin' Lil' School Girl
20. Behind the Plow

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John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker, the legendary blues musician from Mississippi, has had a career spanning over five decades, captivating audiences with his mesmerizing guitar skills and soulful vocals. With a distinctive style that blends Delta blues with boogie-woogie and electric blues, Hooker has left an indelible mark on the music industry. His raw, gritty vocals and hypnotic guitar rhythms have influenced countless artists, from The Rolling Stones to Eric Clapton. Hooker's songs, such as "Boom Boom" and "Boogie Chillen," have become classics in the blues genre, showcasing his unparalleled talent and passion for music. With a career that includes over 100 albums and numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards and inductions into the Blues Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, John Lee Hooker is truly a musical icon. His music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, showcasing the power and enduring legacy of the blues. So, grab a glass of bourbon, dim the lights, and let John Lee Hooker's soul-stirring music transport you to a world of raw emotion and timeless blues. As the man himself once said, "It's in him and it's got to come out." And come out it does, in a glorious explosion of sound and feeling that will leave you spellbound. John Lee Hooker: the blues legend, the boogie master, the one and only.

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